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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839,433.20, 1,258,688.08 and 573,494

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839,433.20, 1,258,688.08 and 573,494 is: 859,925.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839,433.20 : 1,258,688.08 = 573,494 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839,433.20/1,258,688.08 = 573,494/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839,433.20x = 1,258,688.08 × 573,494
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839,433.20x = 721,850,061,751.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,850,061,751.52/839,433.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859,925.56

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