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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572,564.10, 858,846.15 and 572,564.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572,564.10, 858,846.15 and 572,564.10 is: 858,846.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572,564.10 : 858,846.15 = 572,564.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572,564.10/858,846.15 = 572,564.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572,564.10x = 858,846.15 × 572,564.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572,564.10x = 491,744,472,913.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,744,472,913.22/572,564.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,846.15

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