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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572,898.52, 858,532.92 and 421,951.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572,898.52, 858,532.92 and 421,951.72 is: 632,327.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572,898.52 : 858,532.92 = 421,951.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572,898.52/858,532.92 = 421,951.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572,898.52x = 858,532.92 × 421,951.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572,898.52x = 362,259,442,270.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,259,442,270.62/572,898.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632,327.42

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