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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,275.60, 976,913.40 and 572,543.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,275.60, 976,913.40 and 572,543.60 is: 858,815.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,275.60 : 976,913.40 = 572,543.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,275.60/976,913.40 = 572,543.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,275.60x = 976,913.40 × 572,543.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,275.60x = 559,325,514,924.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,325,514,924.24/651,275.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,815.40

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