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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,132.94, 1,313,333.83 and 572,773.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,132.94, 1,313,333.83 and 572,773.14 is: 857,614.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,132.94 : 1,313,333.83 = 572,773.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,132.94/1,313,333.83 = 572,773.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,132.94x = 1,313,333.83 × 572,773.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,132.94x = 752,242,342,393.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,242,342,393.29/877,132.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857,614.98

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