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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,987.07, 1,301,572.44 and 580,714.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,987.07, 1,301,572.44 and 580,714.66 is: 801,540.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,987.07 : 1,301,572.44 = 580,714.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,987.07/1,301,572.44 = 580,714.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,987.07x = 1,301,572.44 × 580,714.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,987.07x = 755,842,196,959.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,842,196,959.97/942,987.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801,540.36

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