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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,972.72, 1,257,973.08 and 573,054.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,972.72, 1,257,973.08 and 573,054.58 is: 859,249.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,972.72 : 1,257,973.08 = 573,054.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,972.72/1,257,973.08 = 573,054.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,972.72x = 1,257,973.08 × 573,054.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,972.72x = 720,887,235,010.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,887,235,010.71/838,972.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859,249.91

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