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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,677.87, 1,284,892.93 and 572,508.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,677.87, 1,284,892.93 and 572,508.55 is: 857,678.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,677.87 : 1,284,892.93 = 572,508.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,677.87/1,284,892.93 = 572,508.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,677.87x = 1,284,892.93 × 572,508.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,677.87x = 735,612,188,259.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,612,188,259.55/857,677.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857,678.87

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