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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,642.60, 977,463.90 and 572,910.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,642.60, 977,463.90 and 572,910.60 is: 859,365.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,642.60 : 977,463.90 = 572,910.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,642.60/977,463.90 = 572,910.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,642.60x = 977,463.90 × 572,910.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,642.60x = 559,999,429,427.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,999,429,427.34/651,642.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859,365.90

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