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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837,591.23, 1,255,910.16 and 571,673.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837,591.23, 1,255,910.16 and 571,673.90 is: 857,185.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837,591.23 : 1,255,910.16 = 571,673.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837,591.23/1,255,910.16 = 571,673.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837,591.23x = 1,255,910.16 × 571,673.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837,591.23x = 717,971,064,500.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,971,064,500.38/837,591.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857,185.51

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