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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,573.39, 1,286,096.74 and 593,033.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,573.39, 1,286,096.74 and 593,033.87 is: 889,368.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,573.39 : 1,286,096.74 = 593,033.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,573.39/1,286,096.74 = 593,033.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,573.39x = 1,286,096.74 × 593,033.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,573.39x = 762,698,928,649.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,698,928,649.24/857,573.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889,368.69

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