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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,695.33, 775,966.68 and 516,016.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,695.33, 775,966.68 and 516,016.91 is: 711,596.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,695.33 : 775,966.68 = 516,016.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,695.33/775,966.68 = 516,016.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,695.33x = 775,966.68 × 516,016.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,695.33x = 400,411,924,596.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,411,924,596.73/562,695.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711,596.32

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