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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,958, 1,049,160.60 and 568,902.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,958, 1,049,160.60 and 568,902.64 is: 785,398.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,958 : 1,049,160.60 = 568,902.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,958/1,049,160.60 = 568,902.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,958x = 1,049,160.60 × 568,902.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,958x = 596,870,235,123.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,870,235,123.98/759,958
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785,398.98

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