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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820,770.18, 1,231,545.15 and 568,438.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820,770.18, 1,231,545.15 and 568,438.98 is: 852,928.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820,770.18 : 1,231,545.15 = 568,438.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820,770.18/1,231,545.15 = 568,438.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820,770.18x = 1,231,545.15 × 568,438.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820,770.18x = 700,058,268,889.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,058,268,889.95/820,770.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852,928.49

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