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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,616.67, 848,573.10 and 507,964.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,616.67, 848,573.10 and 507,964.05 is: 758,058.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,616.67 : 848,573.10 = 507,964.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,616.67/848,573.10 = 507,964.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,616.67x = 848,573.10 × 507,964.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,616.67x = 431,044,628,597.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,044,628,597.06/568,616.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758,058.37

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