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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,572.11, 951,385.14 and 580,983.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,572.11, 951,385.14 and 580,983.48 is: 866,943.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,572.11 : 951,385.14 = 580,983.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,572.11/951,385.14 = 580,983.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,572.11x = 951,385.14 × 580,983.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,572.11x = 552,739,049,457.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,739,049,457.49/637,572.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866,943.59

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