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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864,941.80, 1,294,302.30 and 585,005.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864,941.80, 1,294,302.30 and 585,005.80 is: 875,404.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864,941.80 : 1,294,302.30 = 585,005.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864,941.80/1,294,302.30 = 585,005.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864,941.80x = 1,294,302.30 × 585,005.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864,941.80x = 757,174,352,453.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,174,352,453.34/864,941.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875,404.97

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