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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,301.10, 976,951.65 and 572,569.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,301.10, 976,951.65 and 572,569.10 is: 858,853.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,301.10 : 976,951.65 = 572,569.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,301.10/976,951.65 = 572,569.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,301.10x = 976,951.65 × 572,569.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,301.10x = 559,372,326,984.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,372,326,984.02/651,301.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,853.65

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