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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,914.60, 865,371.90 and 576,914.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,914.60, 865,371.90 and 576,914.60 is: 865,371.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,914.60 : 865,371.90 = 576,914.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,914.60/865,371.90 = 576,914.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,914.60x = 865,371.90 × 576,914.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,914.60x = 499,245,683,539.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,245,683,539.74/576,914.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865,371.90

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