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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,797.12, 852,120.40 and 566,974

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,797.12, 852,120.40 and 566,974 is: 782,020.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,797.12 : 852,120.40 = 566,974 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,797.12/852,120.40 = 566,974/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,797.12x = 852,120.40 × 566,974
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,797.12x = 483,130,111,669.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,130,111,669.60/617,797.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782,020.66

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