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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572,512.40, 800,467.60 and 572,512.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572,512.40, 800,467.60 and 572,512.40 is: 800,467.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572,512.40 : 800,467.60 = 572,512.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572,512.40/800,467.60 = 572,512.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572,512.40x = 800,467.60 × 572,512.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572,512.40x = 458,277,626,798.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,277,626,798.24/572,512.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800,467.60

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