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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,265.10, 1,234,897.65 and 571,322.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,265.10, 1,234,897.65 and 571,322.70 is: 856,984.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,265.10 : 1,234,897.65 = 571,322.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,265.10/1,234,897.65 = 571,322.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,265.10x = 1,234,897.65 × 571,322.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,265.10x = 705,525,059,621.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,525,059,621.66/823,265.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856,984.05

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