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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621,707.70, 932,561.55 and 572,718.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621,707.70, 932,561.55 and 572,718.90 is: 859,078.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621,707.70 : 932,561.55 = 572,718.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621,707.70/932,561.55 = 572,718.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621,707.70x = 932,561.55 × 572,718.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621,707.70x = 534,095,625,098.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,095,625,098.30/621,707.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859,078.35

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