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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821,867.40, 1,232,493.90 and 571,806.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821,867.40, 1,232,493.90 and 571,806.60 is: 857,496.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821,867.40 : 1,232,493.90 = 571,806.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821,867.40/1,232,493.90 = 571,806.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821,867.40x = 1,232,493.90 × 571,806.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821,867.40x = 704,748,146,479.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,748,146,479.74/821,867.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857,496.17

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