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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808,538.70, 1,212,808.05 and 572,342.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808,538.70, 1,212,808.05 and 572,342.70 is: 858,514.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808,538.70 : 1,212,808.05 = 572,342.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808,538.70/1,212,808.05 = 572,342.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808,538.70x = 1,212,808.05 × 572,342.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808,538.70x = 694,141,833,918.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,141,833,918.74/808,538.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,514.05

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