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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907,981.80, 1,361,972.70 and 589,117.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907,981.80, 1,361,972.70 and 589,117.20 is: 883,675.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907,981.80 : 1,361,972.70 = 589,117.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907,981.80/1,361,972.70 = 589,117.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907,981.80x = 1,361,972.70 × 589,117.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907,981.80x = 802,361,543,500.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,361,543,500.44/907,981.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883,675.80

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