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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808,792.44, 1,212,204.78 and 572,203.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808,792.44, 1,212,204.78 and 572,203.32 is: 857,608.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808,792.44 : 1,212,204.78 = 572,203.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808,792.44/1,212,204.78 = 572,203.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808,792.44x = 1,212,204.78 × 572,203.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808,792.44x = 693,627,599,635.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,627,599,635.87/808,792.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857,608.91

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