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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572,555.70, 858,833.55 and 403,719.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572,555.70, 858,833.55 and 403,719.30 is: 605,578.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572,555.70 : 858,833.55 = 403,719.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572,555.70/858,833.55 = 403,719.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572,555.70x = 858,833.55 × 403,719.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572,555.70x = 346,727,679,622.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,727,679,622.52/572,555.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,578.95

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