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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903,481.92, 1,355,032.80 and 582,672.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903,481.92, 1,355,032.80 and 582,672.96 is: 873,886.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903,481.92 : 1,355,032.80 = 582,672.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903,481.92/1,355,032.80 = 582,672.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903,481.92x = 1,355,032.80 × 582,672.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903,481.92x = 789,540,972,473.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,540,972,473.09/903,481.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873,886.85

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