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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,293.01, 966,851.30 and 571,539.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,293.01, 966,851.30 and 571,539.06 is: 789,088.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,293.01 : 966,851.30 = 571,539.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,293.01/966,851.30 = 571,539.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,293.01x = 966,851.30 × 571,539.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,293.01x = 552,593,283,161.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,593,283,161.78/700,293.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789,088.67

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