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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850,627.98, 1,277,398.02 and 568,133.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850,627.98, 1,277,398.02 and 568,133.82 is: 853,173.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850,627.98 : 1,277,398.02 = 568,133.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850,627.98/1,277,398.02 = 568,133.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850,627.98x = 1,277,398.02 × 568,133.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850,627.98x = 725,733,016,763.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,733,016,763.04/850,627.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853,173.22

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