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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,737.40, 976,106.10 and 572,005.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,737.40, 976,106.10 and 572,005.40 is: 858,008.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,737.40 : 976,106.10 = 572,005.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,737.40/976,106.10 = 572,005.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,737.40x = 976,106.10 × 572,005.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,737.40x = 558,337,960,172.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,337,960,172.94/650,737.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,008.10

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