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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,986.44, 1,301,571.59 and 580,714.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,986.44, 1,301,571.59 and 580,714.04 is: 801,539.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,986.44 : 1,301,571.59 = 580,714.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,986.44/1,301,571.59 = 580,714.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,986.44x = 1,301,571.59 × 580,714.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,986.44x = 755,840,896,728.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,840,896,728.48/942,986.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801,539.52

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