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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,615.70, 860,423.55 and 551,842.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,615.70, 860,423.55 and 551,842.90 is: 827,764.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,615.70 : 860,423.55 = 551,842.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,615.70/860,423.55 = 551,842.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,615.70x = 860,423.55 × 551,842.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,615.70x = 474,818,627,060.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,818,627,060.30/573,615.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827,764.35

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