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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,772.10, 917,658.15 and 572,406.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,772.10, 917,658.15 and 572,406.10 is: 858,609.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,772.10 : 917,658.15 = 572,406.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,772.10/917,658.15 = 572,406.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,772.10x = 917,658.15 × 572,406.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,772.10x = 525,273,122,774.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,273,122,774.72/611,772.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,609.15

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