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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811,572.80, 1,217,359.20 and 390,747.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811,572.80, 1,217,359.20 and 390,747.20 is: 586,120.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811,572.80 : 1,217,359.20 = 390,747.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811,572.80/1,217,359.20 = 390,747.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811,572.80x = 1,217,359.20 × 390,747.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811,572.80x = 475,679,698,794.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,679,698,794.24/811,572.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,120.80

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