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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,233.98, 1,286,136.81 and 570,177.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,233.98, 1,286,136.81 and 570,177.29 is: 855,456.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,233.98 : 1,286,136.81 = 570,177.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,233.98/1,286,136.81 = 570,177.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,233.98x = 1,286,136.81 × 570,177.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,233.98x = 733,326,000,895.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,326,000,895.05/857,233.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855,456.06

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