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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,127.70, 859,691.55 and 524,138.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,127.70, 859,691.55 and 524,138.90 is: 786,208.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,127.70 : 859,691.55 = 524,138.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,127.70/859,691.55 = 524,138.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,127.70x = 859,691.55 × 524,138.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,127.70x = 450,597,783,356.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,597,783,356.30/573,127.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786,208.35

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