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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,142.80, 1,036,714.20 and 573,044.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691,142.80, 1,036,714.20 and 573,044.80 is: 859,567.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691,142.80 : 1,036,714.20 = 573,044.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691,142.80/1,036,714.20 = 573,044.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691,142.80x = 1,036,714.20 × 573,044.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691,142.80x = 594,083,681,396.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,083,681,396.16/691,142.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859,567.20

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