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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,552.70, 921,829.05 and 572,562.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,552.70, 921,829.05 and 572,562.30 is: 858,843.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,552.70 : 921,829.05 = 572,562.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,552.70/921,829.05 = 572,562.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,552.70x = 921,829.05 × 572,562.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,552.70x = 527,804,561,074.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,804,561,074.82/614,552.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,843.45

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