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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,697.20, 1,052,545.80 and 561,729.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,697.20, 1,052,545.80 and 561,729.20 is: 842,593.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,697.20 : 1,052,545.80 = 561,729.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,697.20/1,052,545.80 = 561,729.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,697.20x = 1,052,545.80 × 561,729.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,697.20x = 591,245,710,197.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,245,710,197.36/701,697.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842,593.80

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