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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649,899.20, 974,848.80 and 566,955.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649,899.20, 974,848.80 and 566,955.20 is: 850,432.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649,899.20 : 974,848.80 = 566,955.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649,899.20/974,848.80 = 566,955.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649,899.20x = 974,848.80 × 566,955.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649,899.20x = 552,695,596,373.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,695,596,373.76/649,899.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850,432.80

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