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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595,117.70, 892,676.55 and 565,593.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595,117.70, 892,676.55 and 565,593.20 is: 848,389.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595,117.70 : 892,676.55 = 565,593.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595,117.70/892,676.55 = 565,593.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595,117.70x = 892,676.55 × 565,593.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595,117.70x = 504,891,786,479.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,891,786,479.46/595,117.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848,389.80

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