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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,871.07, 782,303.96 and 489,158.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,871.07, 782,303.96 and 489,158.47 is: 671,503.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,871.07 : 782,303.96 = 489,158.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,871.07/782,303.96 = 489,158.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,871.07x = 782,303.96 × 489,158.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,871.07x = 382,670,608,148.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,670,608,148.54/569,871.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671,503.83

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