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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839,056.30, 1,259,211.25 and 568,543.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839,056.30, 1,259,211.25 and 568,543.03 is: 853,239.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839,056.30 : 1,259,211.25 = 568,543.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839,056.30/1,259,211.25 = 568,543.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839,056.30x = 1,259,211.25 × 568,543.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839,056.30x = 715,915,773,189.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,915,773,189.03/839,056.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853,239.25

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