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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872,344.41, 1,203,449.37 and 581,675.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872,344.41, 1,203,449.37 and 581,675.71 is: 802,455.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872,344.41 : 1,203,449.37 = 581,675.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872,344.41/1,203,449.37 = 581,675.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872,344.41x = 1,203,449.37 × 581,675.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872,344.41x = 700,017,265,333.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,017,265,333.55/872,344.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802,455.15

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