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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872,202.60, 1,308,303.90 and 573,604.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872,202.60, 1,308,303.90 and 573,604.20 is: 860,406.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872,202.60 : 1,308,303.90 = 573,604.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872,202.60/1,308,303.90 = 573,604.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872,202.60x = 1,308,303.90 × 573,604.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872,202.60x = 750,448,611,916.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,448,611,916.38/872,202.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860,406.30

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