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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,912.32, 785,286.09 and 452,838.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,912.32, 785,286.09 and 452,838.70 is: 625,066.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,912.32 : 785,286.09 = 452,838.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,912.32/785,286.09 = 452,838.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,912.32x = 785,286.09 × 452,838.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,912.32x = 355,607,932,123.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,607,932,123.68/568,912.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625,066.32

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