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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,030.80, 1,197,352.44 and 573,680.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,030.80, 1,197,352.44 and 573,680.04 is: 791,328.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,030.80 : 1,197,352.44 = 573,680.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,030.80/1,197,352.44 = 573,680.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,030.80x = 1,197,352.44 × 573,680.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,030.80x = 686,897,195,673.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,897,195,673.30/868,030.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791,328.14

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