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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,383.52, 785,240.16 and 472,433.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,383.52, 785,240.16 and 472,433.84 is: 651,536.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,383.52 : 785,240.16 = 472,433.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,383.52/785,240.16 = 472,433.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,383.52x = 785,240.16 × 472,433.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,383.52x = 370,974,024,111.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,974,024,111.01/569,383.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651,536.29

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