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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808,547.70, 1,212,821.55 and 572,351.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808,547.70, 1,212,821.55 and 572,351.70 is: 858,527.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808,547.70 : 1,212,821.55 = 572,351.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808,547.70/1,212,821.55 = 572,351.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808,547.70x = 1,212,821.55 × 572,351.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808,547.70x = 694,160,475,939.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,160,475,939.14/808,547.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,527.55

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