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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,673.16, 1,277,786.52 and 568,514.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,673.16, 1,277,786.52 and 568,514.75 is: 852,956.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,673.16 : 1,277,786.52 = 568,514.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,673.16/1,277,786.52 = 568,514.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,673.16x = 1,277,786.52 × 568,514.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,673.16x = 726,440,477,582.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,440,477,582.24/851,673.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852,956.88

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