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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,968.40, 842,952.60 and 524,643.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,968.40, 842,952.60 and 524,643.60 is: 786,965.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,968.40 : 842,952.60 = 524,643.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,968.40/842,952.60 = 524,643.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,968.40x = 842,952.60 × 524,643.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,968.40x = 442,249,686,693.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,249,686,693.36/561,968.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786,965.40

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