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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,655.40, 977,483.10 and 572,858.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,655.40, 977,483.10 and 572,858.60 is: 859,287.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,655.40 : 977,483.10 = 572,858.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,655.40/977,483.10 = 572,858.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,655.40x = 977,483.10 × 572,858.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,655.40x = 559,959,600,189.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,959,600,189.66/651,655.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859,287.90

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