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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808,843.60, 1,213,265.40 and 556,901.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808,843.60, 1,213,265.40 and 556,901.20 is: 835,351.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808,843.60 : 1,213,265.40 = 556,901.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808,843.60/1,213,265.40 = 556,901.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808,843.60x = 1,213,265.40 × 556,901.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808,843.60x = 675,668,957,178.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,668,957,178.48/808,843.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835,351.80

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