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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,234.40, 975,351.60 and 571,502.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,234.40, 975,351.60 and 571,502.40 is: 857,253.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,234.40 : 975,351.60 = 571,502.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,234.40/975,351.60 = 571,502.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,234.40x = 975,351.60 × 571,502.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,234.40x = 557,415,780,243.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,415,780,243.84/650,234.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857,253.60

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