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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572,782.92, 854,987.04 and 531,152.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572,782.92, 854,987.04 and 531,152.16 is: 792,845.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572,782.92 : 854,987.04 = 531,152.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572,782.92/854,987.04 = 531,152.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572,782.92x = 854,987.04 × 531,152.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572,782.92x = 454,128,213,068.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,128,213,068.01/572,782.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792,845.24

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