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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,659.40, 977,489.10 and 572,862.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,659.40, 977,489.10 and 572,862.60 is: 859,293.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,659.40 : 977,489.10 = 572,862.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,659.40/977,489.10 = 572,862.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,659.40x = 977,489.10 × 572,862.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,659.40x = 559,966,947,297.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,966,947,297.66/651,659.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859,293.90

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