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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908,385.60, 1,362,578.40 and 572,462.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908,385.60, 1,362,578.40 and 572,462.40 is: 858,693.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908,385.60 : 1,362,578.40 = 572,462.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908,385.60/1,362,578.40 = 572,462.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908,385.60x = 1,362,578.40 × 572,462.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908,385.60x = 780,024,901,052.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,024,901,052.16/908,385.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,693.60

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