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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808,439.20, 1,215,283.20 and 573,409.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808,439.20, 1,215,283.20 and 573,409.60 is: 861,975.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808,439.20 : 1,215,283.20 = 573,409.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808,439.20/1,215,283.20 = 573,409.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808,439.20x = 1,215,283.20 × 573,409.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808,439.20x = 696,855,053,598.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,855,053,598.72/808,439.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861,975.83

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