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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837,484.16, 1,255,750.34 and 571,566.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837,484.16, 1,255,750.34 and 571,566.82 is: 857,025.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837,484.16 : 1,255,750.34 = 571,566.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837,484.16/1,255,750.34 = 571,566.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837,484.16x = 1,255,750.34 × 571,566.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837,484.16x = 717,745,228,547.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,745,228,547.72/837,484.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857,025.44

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