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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,292.61, 792,311.22 and 573,406.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,292.61, 792,311.22 and 573,406.89 is: 791,089.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,292.61 : 792,311.22 = 573,406.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,292.61/792,311.22 = 573,406.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,292.61x = 792,311.22 × 573,406.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,292.61x = 454,316,712,572.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,316,712,572.31/574,292.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791,089.25

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