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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806,536.80, 1,209,805.20 and 565,999.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806,536.80, 1,209,805.20 and 565,999.20 is: 848,998.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806,536.80 : 1,209,805.20 = 565,999.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806,536.80/1,209,805.20 = 565,999.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806,536.80x = 1,209,805.20 × 565,999.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806,536.80x = 684,748,775,355.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,748,775,355.84/806,536.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848,998.80

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