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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806,511.20, 1,209,766.80 and 557,679.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806,511.20, 1,209,766.80 and 557,679.20 is: 836,518.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806,511.20 : 1,209,766.80 = 557,679.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806,511.20/1,209,766.80 = 557,679.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806,511.20x = 1,209,766.80 × 557,679.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806,511.20x = 674,661,781,210.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,661,781,210.56/806,511.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836,518.80

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