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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821,666.02, 1,231,682.55 and 571,823.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821,666.02, 1,231,682.55 and 571,823.14 is: 857,166.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821,666.02 : 1,231,682.55 = 571,823.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821,666.02/1,231,682.55 = 571,823.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821,666.02x = 1,231,682.55 × 571,823.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821,666.02x = 704,304,583,224.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,304,583,224.21/821,666.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857,166.50

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