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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,981.80, 1,352,972.70 and 583,117.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,981.80, 1,352,972.70 and 583,117.20 is: 874,675.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,981.80 : 1,352,972.70 = 583,117.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,981.80/1,352,972.70 = 583,117.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,981.80x = 1,352,972.70 × 583,117.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,981.80x = 788,941,652,500.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,941,652,500.44/901,981.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874,675.80

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