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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,159.98, 938,883.96 and 572,458.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,159.98, 938,883.96 and 572,458.68 is: 859,735.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,159.98 : 938,883.96 = 572,458.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,159.98/938,883.96 = 572,458.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,159.98x = 938,883.96 × 572,458.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,159.98x = 537,472,272,414.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,472,272,414.77/625,159.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859,735.57

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