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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,155.70, 978,233.55 and 575,173.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,155.70, 978,233.55 and 575,173.30 is: 862,759.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,155.70 : 978,233.55 = 575,173.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,155.70/978,233.55 = 575,173.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,155.70x = 978,233.55 × 575,173.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,155.70x = 562,653,819,124.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,653,819,124.22/652,155.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862,759.95

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