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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,583.95, 1,314,010.50 and 573,224.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,583.95, 1,314,010.50 and 573,224.41 is: 858,291.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,583.95 : 1,314,010.50 = 573,224.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,583.95/1,314,010.50 = 573,224.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,583.95x = 1,314,010.50 × 573,224.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,583.95x = 753,222,893,596.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,222,893,596.31/877,583.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,291.56

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