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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,792.30, 977,688.45 and 568,848.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,792.30, 977,688.45 and 568,848.30 is: 853,272.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,792.30 : 977,688.45 = 568,848.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,792.30/977,688.45 = 568,848.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,792.30x = 977,688.45 × 568,848.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,792.30x = 556,156,412,712.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,156,412,712.14/651,792.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853,272.45

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