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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649,392.89, 969,333.86 and 572,695.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649,392.89, 969,333.86 and 572,695.34 is: 854,849.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649,392.89 : 969,333.86 = 572,695.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649,392.89/969,333.86 = 572,695.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649,392.89x = 969,333.86 × 572,695.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649,392.89x = 555,132,981,662.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,132,981,662.74/649,392.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854,849.18

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