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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,451.88, 1,137,077.98 and 571,894.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,451.88, 1,137,077.98 and 571,894.76 is: 856,260.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,451.88 : 1,137,077.98 = 571,894.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,451.88/1,137,077.98 = 571,894.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,451.88x = 1,137,077.98 × 571,894.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,451.88x = 650,288,938,473.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,288,938,473.39/759,451.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856,260.88

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