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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,781.91, 850,663.22 and 506,042.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,781.91, 850,663.22 and 506,042.33 is: 756,830.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,781.91 : 850,663.22 = 506,042.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,781.91/850,663.22 = 506,042.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,781.91x = 850,663.22 × 506,042.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,781.91x = 430,471,591,110.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,471,591,110.58/568,781.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756,830.66

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