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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,040.30, 1,371,780.87 and 580,817.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,040.30, 1,371,780.87 and 580,817.59 is: 801,531.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,040.30 : 1,371,780.87 = 580,817.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,040.30/1,371,780.87 = 580,817.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,040.30x = 1,371,780.87 × 580,817.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,040.30x = 796,754,453,313.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,754,453,313.99/994,040.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801,531.34

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