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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837,415.92, 1,255,648.14 and 571,498.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837,415.92, 1,255,648.14 and 571,498.56 is: 856,923.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837,415.92 : 1,255,648.14 = 571,498.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837,415.92/1,255,648.14 = 571,498.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837,415.92x = 1,255,648.14 × 571,498.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837,415.92x = 717,601,103,876.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,601,103,876.68/837,415.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856,923.17

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