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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,136.70, 859,705.05 and 573,136.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,136.70, 859,705.05 and 573,136.70 is: 859,705.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,136.70 : 859,705.05 = 573,136.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,136.70/859,705.05 = 573,136.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,136.70x = 859,705.05 × 573,136.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,136.70x = 492,728,515,330.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,728,515,330.34/573,136.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859,705.05

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