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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,811.70, 862,217.55 and 574,811.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,811.70, 862,217.55 and 574,811.70 is: 862,217.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,811.70 : 862,217.55 = 574,811.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,811.70/862,217.55 = 574,811.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,811.70x = 862,217.55 × 574,811.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,811.70x = 495,612,735,685.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,612,735,685.34/574,811.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862,217.55

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