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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572,114.10, 858,171.15 and 545,870.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572,114.10, 858,171.15 and 545,870.10 is: 818,805.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572,114.10 : 858,171.15 = 545,870.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572,114.10/858,171.15 = 545,870.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572,114.10x = 858,171.15 × 545,870.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572,114.10x = 468,449,971,467.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,449,971,467.62/572,114.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818,805.15

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