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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,782.13, 1,223,958.67 and 580,680.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,782.13, 1,223,958.67 and 580,680.73 is: 801,469.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,782.13 : 1,223,958.67 = 580,680.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,782.13/1,223,958.67 = 580,680.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,782.13x = 1,223,958.67 × 580,680.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,782.13x = 710,729,214,063.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,729,214,063.68/886,782.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801,469.93

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