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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,012.80, 859,519.20 and 573,012.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,012.80, 859,519.20 and 573,012.80 is: 859,519.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,012.80 : 859,519.20 = 573,012.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,012.80/859,519.20 = 573,012.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,012.80x = 859,519.20 × 573,012.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,012.80x = 492,515,503,445.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,515,503,445.76/573,012.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859,519.20

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