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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,158.87, 865,713.70 and 563,643.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,158.87, 865,713.70 and 563,643.21 is: 845,440.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,158.87 : 865,713.70 = 563,643.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,158.87/865,713.70 = 563,643.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,158.87x = 865,713.70 × 563,643.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,158.87x = 487,953,646,305.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,953,646,305.07/577,158.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845,440.78

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