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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842,916.97, 1,263,718.14 and 572,331.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842,916.97, 1,263,718.14 and 572,331.61 is: 858,051.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842,916.97 : 1,263,718.14 = 572,331.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842,916.97/1,263,718.14 = 572,331.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842,916.97x = 1,263,718.14 × 572,331.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842,916.97x = 723,265,837,652.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,265,837,652.41/842,916.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,051.11

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