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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,987.44, 1,301,572.97 and 580,715.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,987.44, 1,301,572.97 and 580,715.04 is: 801,540.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,987.44 : 1,301,572.97 = 580,715.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,987.44/1,301,572.97 = 580,715.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,987.44x = 1,301,572.97 × 580,715.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,987.44x = 755,842,999,336.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,842,999,336.47/942,987.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801,540.90

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