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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,555.30, 848,332.95 and 502,569.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,555.30, 848,332.95 and 502,569.70 is: 753,854.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,555.30 : 848,332.95 = 502,569.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,555.30/848,332.95 = 502,569.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,555.30x = 848,332.95 × 502,569.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,555.30x = 426,346,436,181.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,346,436,181.62/565,555.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753,854.55

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