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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,673.65, 1,277,787.27 and 568,515.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,673.65, 1,277,787.27 and 568,515.25 is: 852,957.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,673.65 : 1,277,787.27 = 568,515.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,673.65/1,277,787.27 = 568,515.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,673.65x = 1,277,787.27 × 568,515.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,673.65x = 726,441,549,250.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,441,549,250.87/851,673.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852,957.64

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