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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,244.54, 1,283,344.28 and 572,228.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,244.54, 1,283,344.28 and 572,228.13 is: 856,658.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,244.54 : 1,283,344.28 = 572,228.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,244.54/1,283,344.28 = 572,228.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,244.54x = 1,283,344.28 × 572,228.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,244.54x = 734,365,694,629.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,365,694,629.46/857,244.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856,658.35

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