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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859,247.52, 1,186,092.24 and 572,663.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859,247.52, 1,186,092.24 and 572,663.04 is: 790,495.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859,247.52 : 1,186,092.24 = 572,663.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859,247.52/1,186,092.24 = 572,663.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859,247.52x = 1,186,092.24 × 572,663.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859,247.52x = 679,231,187,878.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,231,187,878.81/859,247.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790,495.37

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