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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572,571.04, 859,038 and 446,643.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572,571.04, 859,038 and 446,643.04 is: 670,106.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572,571.04 : 859,038 = 446,643.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572,571.04/859,038 = 446,643.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572,571.04x = 859,038 × 446,643.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572,571.04x = 383,683,343,795.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,683,343,795.52/572,571.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,106.10

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