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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,146.02, 782,716.68 and 423,656.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,146.02, 782,716.68 and 423,656.96 is: 584,687.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,146.02 : 782,716.68 = 423,656.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,146.02/782,716.68 = 423,656.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,146.02x = 782,716.68 × 423,656.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,146.02x = 331,603,369,190.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,603,369,190.09/567,146.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,687.82

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