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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,851.90, 977,777.85 and 573,055.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,851.90, 977,777.85 and 573,055.10 is: 859,582.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,851.90 : 977,777.85 = 573,055.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,851.90/977,777.85 = 573,055.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,851.90x = 977,777.85 × 573,055.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,851.90x = 560,320,583,609.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,320,583,609.54/651,851.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859,582.65

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