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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,957.60, 1,207,436.40 and 568,761.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,957.60, 1,207,436.40 and 568,761.60 is: 853,142.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,957.60 : 1,207,436.40 = 568,761.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,957.60/1,207,436.40 = 568,761.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,957.60x = 1,207,436.40 × 568,761.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,957.60x = 686,743,458,762.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,743,458,762.24/804,957.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853,142.40

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