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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,393.68, 850,027.80 and 508,970

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,393.68, 850,027.80 and 508,970 is: 762,501.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,393.68 : 850,027.80 = 508,970 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,393.68/850,027.80 = 508,970/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,393.68x = 850,027.80 × 508,970
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,393.68x = 432,638,649,366
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,638,649,366/567,393.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,501.71

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