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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,427.10, 867,640.65 and 566,617.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,427.10, 867,640.65 and 566,617.30 is: 849,925.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,427.10 : 867,640.65 = 566,617.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,427.10/867,640.65 = 566,617.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,427.10x = 867,640.65 × 566,617.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,427.10x = 491,620,202,473.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,620,202,473.25/578,427.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849,925.95

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