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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,040, 1,277,338.08 and 570,696

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,040, 1,277,338.08 and 570,696 is: 855,560.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,040 : 1,277,338.08 = 570,696 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,040/1,277,338.08 = 570,696/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,040x = 1,277,338.08 × 570,696
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,040x = 728,971,732,903.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,971,732,903.68/852,040
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855,560.46

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