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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,149.53, 785,085.48 and 540,473.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,149.53, 785,085.48 and 540,473.04 is: 746,841.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,149.53 : 785,085.48 = 540,473.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,149.53/785,085.48 = 540,473.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,149.53x = 785,085.48 × 540,473.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,149.53x = 424,317,536,035.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,317,536,035.46/568,149.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746,841.31

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