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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,139.80, 859,709.70 and 519,995.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,139.80, 859,709.70 and 519,995.70 is: 779,993.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,139.80 : 859,709.70 = 519,995.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,139.80/859,709.70 = 519,995.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,139.80x = 859,709.70 × 519,995.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,139.80x = 447,045,347,248.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,045,347,248.29/573,139.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779,993.55

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