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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902,598.10, 1,246,151.72 and 580,867.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902,598.10, 1,246,151.72 and 580,867.32 is: 801,961.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902,598.10 : 1,246,151.72 = 580,867.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902,598.10/1,246,151.72 = 580,867.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902,598.10x = 1,246,151.72 × 580,867.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902,598.10x = 723,848,809,909.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,848,809,909.79/902,598.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801,961.37

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