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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,595.88, 1,181,660.11 and 580,860.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,595.88, 1,181,660.11 and 580,860.50 is: 801,287.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,595.88 : 1,181,660.11 = 580,860.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,595.88/1,181,660.11 = 580,860.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,595.88x = 1,181,660.11 × 580,860.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,595.88x = 686,379,674,964.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,379,674,964.20/856,595.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801,287.62

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