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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646,837.30, 972,005.55 and 569,854.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646,837.30, 972,005.55 and 569,854.90 is: 856,323.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646,837.30 : 972,005.55 = 569,854.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646,837.30/972,005.55 = 569,854.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646,837.30x = 972,005.55 × 569,854.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646,837.30x = 553,902,125,494.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,902,125,494.70/646,837.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856,323.72

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