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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,271.72, 957,853.83 and 573,350.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639,271.72, 957,853.83 and 573,350.07 is: 859,080.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,271.72 : 957,853.83 = 573,350.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,271.72/957,853.83 = 573,350.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,271.72x = 957,853.83 × 573,350.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,271.72x = 549,185,561,915.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,185,561,915.77/639,271.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859,080.02

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