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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,564.68, 1,176,920.10 and 581,793.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,564.68, 1,176,920.10 and 581,793.48 is: 802,193.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,564.68 : 1,176,920.10 = 581,793.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,564.68/1,176,920.10 = 581,793.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,564.68x = 1,176,920.10 × 581,793.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,564.68x = 684,724,440,660.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,724,440,660.95/853,564.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802,193.97

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