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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843,789.42, 1,266,558.93 and 565,253.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843,789.42, 1,266,558.93 and 565,253.10 is: 848,465.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843,789.42 : 1,266,558.93 = 565,253.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843,789.42/1,266,558.93 = 565,253.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843,789.42x = 1,266,558.93 × 565,253.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843,789.42x = 715,926,361,515.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,926,361,515.18/843,789.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848,465.68

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