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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808,967.20, 1,215,200.40 and 572,771.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808,967.20, 1,215,200.40 and 572,771.20 is: 860,395.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808,967.20 : 1,215,200.40 = 572,771.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808,967.20/1,215,200.40 = 572,771.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808,967.20x = 1,215,200.40 × 572,771.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808,967.20x = 696,031,791,348.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,031,791,348.48/808,967.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860,395.57

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