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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872,138.10, 1,308,207.15 and 573,539.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872,138.10, 1,308,207.15 and 573,539.70 is: 860,309.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872,138.10 : 1,308,207.15 = 573,539.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872,138.10/1,308,207.15 = 573,539.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872,138.10x = 1,308,207.15 × 573,539.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872,138.10x = 750,308,736,348.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,308,736,348.86/872,138.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860,309.55

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