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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864,881.72, 1,297,327.20 and 567,247.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864,881.72, 1,297,327.20 and 567,247.10 is: 850,873.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864,881.72 : 1,297,327.20 = 567,247.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864,881.72/1,297,327.20 = 567,247.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864,881.72x = 1,297,327.20 × 567,247.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864,881.72x = 735,905,091,951.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,905,091,951.12/864,881.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850,873.68

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