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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,640.83, 1,277,993.06 and 567,530.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,640.83, 1,277,993.06 and 567,530.73 is: 851,650.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,640.83 : 1,277,993.06 = 567,530.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,640.83/1,277,993.06 = 567,530.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,640.83x = 1,277,993.06 × 567,530.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,640.83x = 725,300,335,695.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,300,335,695.56/851,640.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851,650.50

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