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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,995.82, 858,165.96 and 515,571.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,995.82, 858,165.96 and 515,571.22 is: 773,512.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,995.82 : 858,165.96 = 515,571.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,995.82/858,165.96 = 515,571.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,995.82x = 858,165.96 × 515,571.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,995.82x = 442,445,670,959.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,445,670,959.67/571,995.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773,512.07

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