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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891,946.52, 1,230,371.50 and 569,293

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891,946.52, 1,230,371.50 and 569,293 is: 785,295.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891,946.52 : 1,230,371.50 = 569,293 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891,946.52/1,230,371.50 = 569,293/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891,946.52x = 1,230,371.50 × 569,293
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891,946.52x = 700,441,882,349.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,441,882,349.50/891,946.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785,295.83

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