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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583,663.41, 875,232.68 and 565,292.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583,663.41, 875,232.68 and 565,292.61 is: 847,684.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583,663.41 : 875,232.68 = 565,292.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583,663.41/875,232.68 = 565,292.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583,663.41x = 875,232.68 × 565,292.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583,663.41x = 494,762,563,208.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,762,563,208.03/583,663.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847,684.74

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