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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,732.40, 974,802.60 and 572,799.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,732.40, 974,802.60 and 572,799.60 is: 858,058.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,732.40 : 974,802.60 = 572,799.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,732.40/974,802.60 = 572,799.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,732.40x = 974,802.60 × 572,799.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,732.40x = 558,366,539,358.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,366,539,358.96/650,732.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,058.61

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