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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,970, 1,098,192.66 and 572,983.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,970, 1,098,192.66 and 572,983.60 is: 858,488.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,970 : 1,098,192.66 = 572,983.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,970/1,098,192.66 = 572,983.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,970x = 1,098,192.66 × 572,983.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,970x = 629,246,383,820.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,246,383,820.38/732,970
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,488.59

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