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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,059.92, 787,236.62 and 560,042

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,059.92, 787,236.62 and 560,042 is: 776,125.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,059.92 : 787,236.62 = 560,042 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,059.92/787,236.62 = 560,042/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,059.92x = 787,236.62 × 560,042
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,059.92x = 440,885,571,138.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,885,571,138.04/568,059.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776,125.12

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