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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,585.83, 1,314,013.31 and 573,226.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,585.83, 1,314,013.31 and 573,226.29 is: 858,294.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,585.83 : 1,314,013.31 = 573,226.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,585.83/1,314,013.31 = 573,226.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,585.83x = 1,314,013.31 × 573,226.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,585.83x = 753,226,974,701.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,226,974,701.92/877,585.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,294.37

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