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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808,212.20, 1,214,942.70 and 573,182.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808,212.20, 1,214,942.70 and 573,182.60 is: 861,635.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808,212.20 : 1,214,942.70 = 573,182.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808,212.20/1,214,942.70 = 573,182.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808,212.20x = 1,214,942.70 × 573,182.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808,212.20x = 696,384,015,637.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,384,015,637.02/808,212.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861,635.12

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