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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908,141.60, 1,362,212.40 and 572,218.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908,141.60, 1,362,212.40 and 572,218.40 is: 858,327.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908,141.60 : 1,362,212.40 = 572,218.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908,141.60/1,362,212.40 = 572,218.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908,141.60x = 1,362,212.40 × 572,218.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908,141.60x = 779,482,999,988.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,482,999,988.16/908,141.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,327.60

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