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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837,628.48, 1,255,965.24 and 571,710.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837,628.48, 1,255,965.24 and 571,710.88 is: 857,240.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837,628.48 : 1,255,965.24 = 571,710.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837,628.48/1,255,965.24 = 571,710.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837,628.48x = 1,255,965.24 × 571,710.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837,628.48x = 718,048,992,609.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,048,992,609.81/837,628.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857,240.42

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