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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,317.10, 864,475.65 and 576,317.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,317.10, 864,475.65 and 576,317.10 is: 864,475.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,317.10 : 864,475.65 = 576,317.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,317.10/864,475.65 = 576,317.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,317.10x = 864,475.65 × 576,317.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,317.10x = 498,212,099,628.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,212,099,628.62/576,317.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864,475.65

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