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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,424.66, 785,926.17 and 473,838.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,424.66, 785,926.17 and 473,838.18 is: 653,996.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,424.66 : 785,926.17 = 473,838.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,424.66/785,926.17 = 473,838.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,424.66x = 785,926.17 × 473,838.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,424.66x = 372,401,826,007.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,401,826,007.17/569,424.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,996.66

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