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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,992.80, 863,989.20 and 513,007.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,992.80, 863,989.20 and 513,007.20 is: 769,510.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,992.80 : 863,989.20 = 513,007.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,992.80/863,989.20 = 513,007.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,992.80x = 863,989.20 × 513,007.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,992.80x = 443,232,680,322.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,232,680,322.24/575,992.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769,510.80

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