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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808,539.20, 1,212,808.80 and 572,148.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808,539.20, 1,212,808.80 and 572,148.80 is: 858,223.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808,539.20 : 1,212,808.80 = 572,148.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808,539.20/1,212,808.80 = 572,148.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808,539.20x = 1,212,808.80 × 572,148.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808,539.20x = 693,907,099,549.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,907,099,549.44/808,539.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,223.20

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