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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646,922.74, 968,907.86 and 571,241.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646,922.74, 968,907.86 and 571,241.74 is: 855,559.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646,922.74 : 968,907.86 = 571,241.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646,922.74/968,907.86 = 571,241.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646,922.74x = 968,907.86 × 571,241.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646,922.74x = 553,480,611,846.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,480,611,846.08/646,922.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855,559.06

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