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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808,627.69, 1,211,957.61 and 572,038.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808,627.69, 1,211,957.61 and 572,038.57 is: 857,361.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808,627.69 : 1,211,957.61 = 572,038.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808,627.69/1,211,957.61 = 572,038.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808,627.69x = 1,211,957.61 × 572,038.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808,627.69x = 693,286,498,125.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,286,498,125.02/808,627.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857,361.81

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