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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,970, 786,872.52 and 426,678.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,970, 786,872.52 and 426,678.48 is: 589,051.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,970 : 786,872.52 = 426,678.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,970/786,872.52 = 426,678.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,970x = 786,872.52 × 426,678.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,970x = 335,741,570,787.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,741,570,787.37/569,970
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,051.30

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