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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,257.64, 862,964.22 and 540,265.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,257.64, 862,964.22 and 540,265.64 is: 810,471.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,257.64 : 862,964.22 = 540,265.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,257.64/862,964.22 = 540,265.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,257.64x = 862,964.22 × 540,265.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,257.64x = 466,229,916,615.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,229,916,615.40/575,257.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810,471.49

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