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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,470.40, 965,205.60 and 572,611.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,470.40, 965,205.60 and 572,611.60 is: 858,917.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,470.40 : 965,205.60 = 572,611.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,470.40/965,205.60 = 572,611.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,470.40x = 965,205.60 × 572,611.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,470.40x = 552,687,922,944.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,687,922,944.96/643,470.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,917.40

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