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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837,626.48, 1,255,962.24 and 571,708.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837,626.48, 1,255,962.24 and 571,708.88 is: 857,237.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837,626.48 : 1,255,962.24 = 571,708.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837,626.48/1,255,962.24 = 571,708.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837,626.48x = 1,255,962.24 × 571,708.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837,626.48x = 718,044,765,552.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,044,765,552.69/837,626.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857,237.42

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