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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846,766.92, 1,268,351.13 and 573,379.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846,766.92, 1,268,351.13 and 573,379.23 is: 858,850.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846,766.92 : 1,268,351.13 = 573,379.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846,766.92/1,268,351.13 = 573,379.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846,766.92x = 1,268,351.13 × 573,379.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846,766.92x = 727,246,194,289.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,246,194,289.03/846,766.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,850.50

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