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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902,603.12, 1,246,158.64 and 580,872.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902,603.12, 1,246,158.64 and 580,872.32 is: 801,968.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902,603.12 : 1,246,158.64 = 580,872.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902,603.12/1,246,158.64 = 580,872.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902,603.12x = 1,246,158.64 × 580,872.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902,603.12x = 723,859,060,304.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,859,060,304.85/902,603.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801,968.27

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