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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,473.36, 1,282,801.68 and 570,169.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,473.36, 1,282,801.68 and 570,169.20 is: 856,985.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,473.36 : 1,282,801.68 = 570,169.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,473.36/1,282,801.68 = 570,169.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,473.36x = 1,282,801.68 × 570,169.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,473.36x = 731,414,007,644.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,414,007,644.26/853,473.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856,985.16

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