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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808,435.20, 1,215,277.20 and 573,405.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808,435.20, 1,215,277.20 and 573,405.60 is: 861,969.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808,435.20 : 1,215,277.20 = 573,405.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808,435.20/1,215,277.20 = 573,405.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808,435.20x = 1,215,277.20 × 573,405.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808,435.20x = 696,846,752,032.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,846,752,032.32/808,435.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861,969.83

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