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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,007.90, 850,511.85 and 462,031.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,007.90, 850,511.85 and 462,031.90 is: 693,047.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,007.90 : 850,511.85 = 462,031.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,007.90/850,511.85 = 462,031.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,007.90x = 850,511.85 × 462,031.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,007.90x = 392,963,606,028.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,963,606,028.02/567,007.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693,047.85

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