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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698,172.72, 964,046.52 and 569,131.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698,172.72, 964,046.52 and 569,131.44 is: 785,864.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698,172.72 : 964,046.52 = 569,131.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698,172.72/964,046.52 = 569,131.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698,172.72x = 964,046.52 × 569,131.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698,172.72x = 548,669,184,154.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,669,184,154.59/698,172.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785,864.54

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