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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908,481.30, 1,362,721.95 and 572,558.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908,481.30, 1,362,721.95 and 572,558.10 is: 858,837.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908,481.30 : 1,362,721.95 = 572,558.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908,481.30/1,362,721.95 = 572,558.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908,481.30x = 1,362,721.95 × 572,558.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908,481.30x = 780,237,490,520.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,237,490,520.30/908,481.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,837.15

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