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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,943.20, 1,301,720.40 and 570,511.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,943.20, 1,301,720.40 and 570,511.20 is: 855,639.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,943.20 : 1,301,720.40 = 570,511.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,943.20/1,301,720.40 = 570,511.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,943.20x = 1,301,720.40 × 570,511.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,943.20x = 742,646,067,468.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,646,067,468.48/867,943.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855,639.02

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