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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,897.60, 1,235,846.40 and 571,955.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,897.60, 1,235,846.40 and 571,955.20 is: 857,932.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,897.60 : 1,235,846.40 = 571,955.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,897.60/1,235,846.40 = 571,955.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,897.60x = 1,235,846.40 × 571,955.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,897.60x = 706,848,774,881.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,848,774,881.28/823,897.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857,932.80

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