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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,992.46, 848,988.69 and 387,959.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,992.46, 848,988.69 and 387,959.74 is: 581,939.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,992.46 : 848,988.69 = 387,959.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,992.46/848,988.69 = 387,959.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,992.46x = 848,988.69 × 387,959.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,992.46x = 329,373,431,435.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,373,431,435.34/565,992.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,939.61

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