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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,742.96, 1,149,339.96 and 568,956

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,742.96, 1,149,339.96 and 568,956 is: 851,748.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,742.96 : 1,149,339.96 = 568,956 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,742.96/1,149,339.96 = 568,956/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,742.96x = 1,149,339.96 × 568,956
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,742.96x = 653,923,866,281.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,923,866,281.76/767,742.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851,748.44

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