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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661,444.40, 989,542.20 and 573,672.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661,444.40, 989,542.20 and 573,672.80 is: 858,233.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661,444.40 : 989,542.20 = 573,672.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661,444.40/989,542.20 = 573,672.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661,444.40x = 989,542.20 × 573,672.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661,444.40x = 567,673,444,592.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,673,444,592.16/661,444.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,233.05

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