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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,498, 944,661.26 and 571,696.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,498, 944,661.26 and 571,696.70 is: 860,655.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,498 : 944,661.26 = 571,696.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,498/944,661.26 = 571,696.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,498x = 944,661.26 × 571,696.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,498x = 540,059,721,665.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,059,721,665.78/627,498
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860,655.69

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