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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646,863.80, 972,045.30 and 569,881.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646,863.80, 972,045.30 and 569,881.40 is: 856,363.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646,863.80 : 972,045.30 = 569,881.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646,863.80/972,045.30 = 569,881.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646,863.80x = 972,045.30 × 569,881.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646,863.80x = 553,950,536,427.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,950,536,427.42/646,863.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856,363.48

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