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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,997.20, 917,995.80 and 570,525.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,997.20, 917,995.80 and 570,525.20 is: 855,787.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,997.20 : 917,995.80 = 570,525.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,997.20/917,995.80 = 570,525.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,997.20x = 917,995.80 × 570,525.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,997.20x = 523,739,737,394.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,739,737,394.16/611,997.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855,787.80

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