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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837,511.24, 1,255,790.82 and 571,593.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837,511.24, 1,255,790.82 and 571,593.88 is: 857,065.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837,511.24 : 1,255,790.82 = 571,593.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837,511.24/1,255,790.82 = 571,593.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837,511.24x = 1,255,790.82 × 571,593.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837,511.24x = 717,802,347,272.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,802,347,272.18/837,511.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857,065.93

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