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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,048, 1,277,350.08 and 570,704

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,048, 1,277,350.08 and 570,704 is: 855,572.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,048 : 1,277,350.08 = 570,704 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,048/1,277,350.08 = 570,704/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,048x = 1,277,350.08 × 570,704
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,048x = 728,988,800,056.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,988,800,056.32/852,048
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855,572.46

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