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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,179.80, 1,207,972.84 and 570,016.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,179.80, 1,207,972.84 and 570,016.62 is: 786,769.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,179.80 : 1,207,972.84 = 570,016.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,179.80/1,207,972.84 = 570,016.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,179.80x = 1,207,972.84 × 570,016.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,179.80x = 688,564,595,308.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,564,595,308.60/875,179.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786,769.30

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