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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711,284.68, 982,531.38 and 569,061.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711,284.68, 982,531.38 and 569,061.64 is: 786,071.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711,284.68 : 982,531.38 = 569,061.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711,284.68/982,531.38 = 569,061.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711,284.68x = 982,531.38 × 569,061.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711,284.68x = 559,120,918,454.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,120,918,454.26/711,284.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786,071.93

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