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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,599.98, 1,181,665.78 and 580,864.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,599.98, 1,181,665.78 and 580,864.59 is: 801,293.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,599.98 : 1,181,665.78 = 580,864.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,599.98/1,181,665.78 = 580,864.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,599.98x = 1,181,665.78 × 580,864.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,599.98x = 686,387,807,364.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,387,807,364.57/856,599.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801,293.28

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