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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,905.90, 861,012.45 and 512,005.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,905.90, 861,012.45 and 512,005.10 is: 768,144.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,905.90 : 861,012.45 = 512,005.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,905.90/861,012.45 = 512,005.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,905.90x = 861,012.45 × 512,005.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,905.90x = 440,842,765,563.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,842,765,563.50/573,905.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768,144.68

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