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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822,786.24, 1,232,902.80 and 570,558.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822,786.24, 1,232,902.80 and 570,558.72 is: 854,952.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822,786.24 : 1,232,902.80 = 570,558.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822,786.24/1,232,902.80 = 570,558.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822,786.24x = 1,232,902.80 × 570,558.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822,786.24x = 703,443,443,452.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,443,443,452.42/822,786.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854,952.85

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