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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806,885.20, 1,212,952.20 and 571,855.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806,885.20, 1,212,952.20 and 571,855.60 is: 859,643.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806,885.20 : 1,212,952.20 = 571,855.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806,885.20/1,212,952.20 = 571,855.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806,885.20x = 1,212,952.20 × 571,855.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806,885.20x = 693,633,508,102.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,633,508,102.32/806,885.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859,643.36

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