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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806,442.80, 1,209,664.20 and 565,905.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806,442.80, 1,209,664.20 and 565,905.20 is: 848,857.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806,442.80 : 1,209,664.20 = 565,905.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806,442.80/1,209,664.20 = 565,905.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806,442.80x = 1,209,664.20 × 565,905.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806,442.80x = 684,555,261,033.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,555,261,033.84/806,442.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848,857.80

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