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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707,811.68, 977,735.60 and 565,569.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707,811.68, 977,735.60 and 565,569.12 is: 781,248.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707,811.68 : 977,735.60 = 565,569.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707,811.68/977,735.60 = 565,569.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707,811.68x = 977,735.60 × 565,569.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707,811.68x = 552,977,062,884.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,977,062,884.67/707,811.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781,248.85

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