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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,244.83, 1,283,344.76 and 572,228.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,244.83, 1,283,344.76 and 572,228.44 is: 856,658.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,244.83 : 1,283,344.76 = 572,228.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,244.83/1,283,344.76 = 572,228.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,244.83x = 1,283,344.76 × 572,228.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,244.83x = 734,366,362,793.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,366,362,793.36/857,244.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856,658.85

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