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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,595.08, 786,662.28 and 556,966.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,595.08, 786,662.28 and 556,966.26 is: 771,931.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,595.08 : 786,662.28 = 556,966.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,595.08/786,662.28 = 556,966.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,595.08x = 786,662.28 × 556,966.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,595.08x = 438,144,347,974.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,144,347,974.67/567,595.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771,931.19

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