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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,078.80, 1,431,118.20 and 580,830.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954,078.80, 1,431,118.20 and 580,830.80 is: 871,246.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,078.80 : 1,431,118.20 = 580,830.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,078.80/1,431,118.20 = 580,830.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,078.80x = 1,431,118.20 × 580,830.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,078.80x = 831,237,529,000.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,237,529,000.56/954,078.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871,246.20

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