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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,871.60, 944,807.40 and 574,759.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,871.60, 944,807.40 and 574,759.20 is: 862,138.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,871.60 : 944,807.40 = 574,759.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,871.60/944,807.40 = 574,759.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,871.60x = 944,807.40 × 574,759.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,871.60x = 543,036,745,378.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,036,745,378.08/629,871.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862,138.80

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