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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,231.10, 876,346.65 and 572,421.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,231.10, 876,346.65 and 572,421.30 is: 858,631.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,231.10 : 876,346.65 = 572,421.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,231.10/876,346.65 = 572,421.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,231.10x = 876,346.65 × 572,421.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,231.10x = 501,639,488,643.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,639,488,643.65/584,231.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,631.95

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