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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,277.90, 987,792.45 and 572,506.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,277.90, 987,792.45 and 572,506.30 is: 856,483.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,277.90 : 987,792.45 = 572,506.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,277.90/987,792.45 = 572,506.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,277.90x = 987,792.45 × 572,506.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,277.90x = 565,517,400,717.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,517,400,717.44/660,277.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856,483.91

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