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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,843.38, 1,026,051.36 and 572,826

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742,843.38, 1,026,051.36 and 572,826 is: 791,215.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742,843.38 : 1,026,051.36 = 572,826 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742,843.38/1,026,051.36 = 572,826/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742,843.38x = 1,026,051.36 × 572,826
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742,843.38x = 587,748,896,343.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,748,896,343.36/742,843.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791,215.10

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