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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,344.88, 1,061,019.12 and 572,827.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,344.88, 1,061,019.12 and 572,827.44 is: 858,029.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,344.88 : 1,061,019.12 = 572,827.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,344.88/1,061,019.12 = 572,827.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,344.88x = 1,061,019.12 × 572,827.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,344.88x = 607,780,866,300.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,780,866,300.65/708,344.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,029.59

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