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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,892.32, 1,061,130 and 565,872.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,892.32, 1,061,130 and 565,872.72 is: 780,947.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,892.32 : 1,061,130 = 565,872.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,892.32/1,061,130 = 565,872.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,892.32x = 1,061,130 × 565,872.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,892.32x = 600,464,519,373.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,464,519,373.60/768,892.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780,947.48

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