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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837,569.70, 1,255,855.17 and 568,029.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837,569.70, 1,255,855.17 and 568,029.24 is: 851,705.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837,569.70 : 1,255,855.17 = 568,029.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837,569.70/1,255,855.17 = 568,029.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837,569.70x = 1,255,855.17 × 568,029.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837,569.70x = 713,362,457,765.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,362,457,765.17/837,569.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851,705.19

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