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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,259.64, 862,967.22 and 540,267.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,259.64, 862,967.22 and 540,267.64 is: 810,474.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,259.64 : 862,967.22 = 540,267.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,259.64/862,967.22 = 540,267.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,259.64x = 862,967.22 × 540,267.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,259.64x = 466,233,263,346.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,233,263,346.76/575,259.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810,474.49

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