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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743,787.97, 1,026,848.90 and 569,029.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743,787.97, 1,026,848.90 and 569,029.38 is: 785,583.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743,787.97 : 1,026,848.90 = 569,029.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743,787.97/1,026,848.90 = 569,029.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743,787.97x = 1,026,848.90 × 569,029.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743,787.97x = 584,307,190,179.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,307,190,179.79/743,787.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785,583.01

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