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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,979.80, 1,069,469.70 and 573,011.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,979.80, 1,069,469.70 and 573,011.80 is: 859,517.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,979.80 : 1,069,469.70 = 573,011.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,979.80/1,069,469.70 = 573,011.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,979.80x = 1,069,469.70 × 573,011.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,979.80x = 612,818,757,842.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,818,757,842.46/712,979.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859,517.70

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