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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,921.32, 1,244,053.31 and 580,038.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,921.32, 1,244,053.31 and 580,038.66 is: 800,068.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,921.32 : 1,244,053.31 = 580,038.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,921.32/1,244,053.31 = 580,038.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,921.32x = 1,244,053.31 × 580,038.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,921.32x = 721,599,012,000.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,599,012,000.77/901,921.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800,068.69

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