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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805,259, 1,208,282.14 and 570,112.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805,259, 1,208,282.14 and 570,112.76 is: 855,447.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805,259 : 1,208,282.14 = 570,112.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805,259/1,208,282.14 = 570,112.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805,259x = 1,208,282.14 × 570,112.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805,259x = 688,857,065,694.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,857,065,694.11/805,259
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855,447.83

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