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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874,233.58, 1,205,980.50 and 601,828.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874,233.58, 1,205,980.50 and 601,828.52 is: 830,205.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874,233.58 : 1,205,980.50 = 601,828.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874,233.58/1,205,980.50 = 601,828.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874,233.58x = 1,205,980.50 × 601,828.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874,233.58x = 725,793,456,454.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,793,456,454.72/874,233.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830,205.42

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