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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,318.96, 1,035,585.89 and 568,714.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,318.96, 1,035,585.89 and 568,714.12 is: 784,935.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,318.96 : 1,035,585.89 = 568,714.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,318.96/1,035,585.89 = 568,714.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,318.96x = 1,035,585.89 × 568,714.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,318.96x = 588,952,318,115.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,952,318,115.77/750,318.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784,935.94

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