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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,125.60, 865,688.40 and 569,252.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,125.60, 865,688.40 and 569,252.40 is: 853,878.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,125.60 : 865,688.40 = 569,252.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,125.60/865,688.40 = 569,252.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,125.60x = 865,688.40 × 569,252.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,125.60x = 492,795,199,352.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,795,199,352.16/577,125.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853,878.60

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