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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,101.70, 862,597.35 and 576,101.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,101.70, 862,597.35 and 576,101.70 is: 862,597.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,101.70 : 862,597.35 = 576,101.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,101.70/862,597.35 = 576,101.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,101.70x = 862,597.35 × 576,101.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,101.70x = 496,943,799,750.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,943,799,750.50/576,101.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862,597.35

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