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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,248.83, 1,283,350.75 and 572,232.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,248.83, 1,283,350.75 and 572,232.43 is: 856,664.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,248.83 : 1,283,350.75 = 572,232.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,248.83/1,283,350.75 = 572,232.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,248.83x = 1,283,350.75 × 572,232.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,248.83x = 734,374,918,214.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,374,918,214.82/857,248.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856,664.82

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