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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808,347.20, 1,215,145.20 and 573,317.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808,347.20, 1,215,145.20 and 573,317.60 is: 861,837.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808,347.20 : 1,215,145.20 = 573,317.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808,347.20/1,215,145.20 = 573,317.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808,347.20x = 1,215,145.20 × 573,317.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808,347.20x = 696,664,129,715.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,664,129,715.52/808,347.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861,837.75

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