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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,535.20, 1,343,247.60 and 580,829.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,535.20, 1,343,247.60 and 580,829.60 is: 870,236.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,535.20 : 1,343,247.60 = 580,829.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,535.20/1,343,247.60 = 580,829.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,535.20x = 1,343,247.60 × 580,829.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,535.20x = 780,197,966,208.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,197,966,208.96/896,535.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870,236.85

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