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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645,794.40, 968,691.60 and 566,997.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645,794.40, 968,691.60 and 566,997.60 is: 850,496.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645,794.40 : 968,691.60 = 566,997.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645,794.40/968,691.60 = 566,997.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645,794.40x = 968,691.60 × 566,997.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645,794.40x = 549,245,812,340.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,245,812,340.16/645,794.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850,496.40

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