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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,627.04, 944,855.50 and 571,825.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,627.04, 944,855.50 and 571,825.60 is: 860,849.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,627.04 : 944,855.50 = 571,825.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,627.04/944,855.50 = 571,825.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,627.04x = 944,855.50 × 571,825.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,627.04x = 540,292,563,200.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,292,563,200.80/627,627.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860,849.72

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