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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,931.02, 855,874.56 and 506,033.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,931.02, 855,874.56 and 506,033.57 is: 759,918.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,931.02 : 855,874.56 = 506,033.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,931.02/855,874.56 = 506,033.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,931.02x = 855,874.56 × 506,033.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,931.02x = 433,101,259,068.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,101,259,068.98/569,931.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,918.73

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