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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,994.46, 848,991.69 and 387,961.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,994.46, 848,991.69 and 387,961.74 is: 581,942.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,994.46 : 848,991.69 = 387,961.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,994.46/848,991.69 = 387,961.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,994.46x = 848,991.69 × 387,961.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,994.46x = 329,376,293,297.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,376,293,297.94/565,994.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,942.61

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