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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,838.94, 850,748.67 and 506,099.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,838.94, 850,748.67 and 506,099.40 is: 756,916.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,838.94 : 850,748.67 = 506,099.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,838.94/850,748.67 = 506,099.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,838.94x = 850,748.67 × 506,099.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,838.94x = 430,563,391,437.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,563,391,437.80/568,838.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756,916.17

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