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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872,138.60, 1,308,207.90 and 573,540.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872,138.60, 1,308,207.90 and 573,540.20 is: 860,310.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872,138.60 : 1,308,207.90 = 573,540.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872,138.60/1,308,207.90 = 573,540.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872,138.60x = 1,308,207.90 × 573,540.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872,138.60x = 750,309,820,607.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,309,820,607.58/872,138.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860,310.30

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