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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,265.40, 987,773.70 and 572,493.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,265.40, 987,773.70 and 572,493.80 is: 856,465.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,265.40 : 987,773.70 = 572,493.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,265.40/987,773.70 = 572,493.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,265.40x = 987,773.70 × 572,493.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,265.40x = 565,494,319,053.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,494,319,053.06/660,265.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856,465.17

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