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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572,946.68, 855,214.40 and 530,723

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572,946.68, 855,214.40 and 530,723 is: 792,188.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572,946.68 : 855,214.40 = 530,723 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572,946.68/855,214.40 = 530,723/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572,946.68x = 855,214.40 × 530,723
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572,946.68x = 453,881,952,011.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,881,952,011.20/572,946.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792,188.82

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