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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821,875.95, 1,232,813.93 and 568,358.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821,875.95, 1,232,813.93 and 568,358.91 is: 852,538.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821,875.95 : 1,232,813.93 = 568,358.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821,875.95/1,232,813.93 = 568,358.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821,875.95x = 1,232,813.93 × 568,358.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821,875.95x = 700,680,778,645.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,680,778,645.82/821,875.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852,538.37

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