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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,137.20, 859,705.80 and 573,137.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,137.20, 859,705.80 and 573,137.20 is: 859,705.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,137.20 : 859,705.80 = 573,137.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,137.20/859,705.80 = 573,137.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,137.20x = 859,705.80 × 573,137.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,137.20x = 492,729,375,035.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,729,375,035.76/573,137.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859,705.80

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