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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,611.20, 1,301,222.40 and 570,179.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,611.20, 1,301,222.40 and 570,179.20 is: 855,141.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,611.20 : 1,301,222.40 = 570,179.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,611.20/1,301,222.40 = 570,179.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,611.20x = 1,301,222.40 × 570,179.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,611.20x = 741,929,947,054.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,929,947,054.08/867,611.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855,141.04

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