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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,619.24, 1,236,817.20 and 568,846

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,619.24, 1,236,817.20 and 568,846 is: 852,158.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,619.24 : 1,236,817.20 = 568,846 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,619.24/1,236,817.20 = 568,846/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,619.24x = 1,236,817.20 × 568,846
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,619.24x = 703,558,516,951.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,558,516,951.20/825,619.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852,158.58

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