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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,617.70, 1,301,232.15 and 570,185.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,617.70, 1,301,232.15 and 570,185.70 is: 855,150.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,617.70 : 1,301,232.15 = 570,185.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,617.70/1,301,232.15 = 570,185.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,617.70x = 1,301,232.15 × 570,185.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,617.70x = 741,943,964,310.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,943,964,310.26/867,617.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855,150.79

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