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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870,416.60, 1,305,624.90 and 571,818.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870,416.60, 1,305,624.90 and 571,818.20 is: 857,727.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870,416.60 : 1,305,624.90 = 571,818.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870,416.60/1,305,624.90 = 571,818.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870,416.60x = 1,305,624.90 × 571,818.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870,416.60x = 746,580,080,193.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,580,080,193.18/870,416.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857,727.30

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