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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842,920.47, 1,263,723.39 and 572,335.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842,920.47, 1,263,723.39 and 572,335.11 is: 858,056.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842,920.47 : 1,263,723.39 = 572,335.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842,920.47/1,263,723.39 = 572,335.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842,920.47x = 1,263,723.39 × 572,335.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842,920.47x = 723,273,265,425.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,273,265,425.22/842,920.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,056.35

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