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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,947.22, 940,081.68 and 566,488.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,947.22, 940,081.68 and 566,488.80 is: 852,145.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,947.22 : 940,081.68 = 566,488.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,947.22/940,081.68 = 566,488.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,947.22x = 940,081.68 × 566,488.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,947.22x = 532,545,742,805.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,545,742,805.18/624,947.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852,145.15

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