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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,255.40, 975,383.10 and 571,523.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,255.40, 975,383.10 and 571,523.40 is: 857,285.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,255.40 : 975,383.10 = 571,523.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,255.40/975,383.10 = 571,523.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,255.40x = 975,383.10 × 571,523.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,255.40x = 557,454,265,614.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,454,265,614.54/650,255.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857,285.10

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