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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843,002.28, 1,263,210.66 and 572,786.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843,002.28, 1,263,210.66 and 572,786.28 is: 858,301.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843,002.28 : 1,263,210.66 = 572,786.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843,002.28/1,263,210.66 = 572,786.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843,002.28x = 1,263,210.66 × 572,786.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843,002.28x = 723,549,734,797.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,549,734,797.75/843,002.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,301.04

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