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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,253.60, 976,880.40 and 572,521.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,253.60, 976,880.40 and 572,521.60 is: 858,782.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,253.60 : 976,880.40 = 572,521.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,253.60/976,880.40 = 572,521.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,253.60x = 976,880.40 × 572,521.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,253.60x = 559,285,129,616.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,285,129,616.64/651,253.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,782.40

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