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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,936.40, 977,904.60 and 573,204.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,936.40, 977,904.60 and 573,204.40 is: 859,806.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,936.40 : 977,904.60 = 573,204.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,936.40/977,904.60 = 573,204.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,936.40x = 977,904.60 × 573,204.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,936.40x = 560,539,219,500.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,539,219,500.24/651,936.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859,806.60

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