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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872,913.61, 1,205,174.19 and 597,731.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872,913.61, 1,205,174.19 and 597,731.92 is: 825,249.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872,913.61 : 1,205,174.19 = 597,731.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872,913.61/1,205,174.19 = 597,731.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872,913.61x = 1,205,174.19 × 597,731.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872,913.61x = 720,371,088,530.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,371,088,530.81/872,913.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,249.00

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