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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,911.60, 1,235,867.40 and 571,969.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,911.60, 1,235,867.40 and 571,969.20 is: 857,953.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,911.60 : 1,235,867.40 = 571,969.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,911.60/1,235,867.40 = 571,969.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,911.60x = 1,235,867.40 × 571,969.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,911.60x = 706,878,088,084.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,878,088,084.08/823,911.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857,953.80

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