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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,822.60, 988,233.90 and 572,217.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,822.60, 988,233.90 and 572,217.40 is: 858,326.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,822.60 : 988,233.90 = 572,217.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,822.60/988,233.90 = 572,217.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,822.60x = 988,233.90 × 572,217.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,822.60x = 565,484,632,849.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,484,632,849.86/658,822.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,326.10

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