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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,855.40, 977,783.10 and 573,058.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,855.40, 977,783.10 and 573,058.60 is: 859,587.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,855.40 : 977,783.10 = 573,058.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,855.40/977,783.10 = 573,058.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,855.40x = 977,783.10 × 573,058.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,855.40x = 560,327,014,389.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,327,014,389.66/651,855.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859,587.90

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