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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572,952.68, 855,223.33 and 530,729

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572,952.68, 855,223.33 and 530,729 is: 792,197.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572,952.68 : 855,223.33 = 530,729 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572,952.68/855,223.33 = 530,729/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572,952.68x = 855,223.33 × 530,729
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572,952.68x = 453,891,822,707.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,891,822,707.57/572,952.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792,197.75

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