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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698,173.72, 964,047.90 and 569,132.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698,173.72, 964,047.90 and 569,132.44 is: 785,865.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698,173.72 : 964,047.90 = 569,132.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698,173.72/964,047.90 = 569,132.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698,173.72x = 964,047.90 × 569,132.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698,173.72x = 548,670,933,603.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,670,933,603.88/698,173.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785,865.92

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