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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892,945.51, 1,231,774 and 565,659.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892,945.51, 1,231,774 and 565,659.13 is: 780,298.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892,945.51 : 1,231,774 = 565,659.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892,945.51/1,231,774 = 565,659.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892,945.51x = 1,231,774 × 565,659.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892,945.51x = 696,764,209,196.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,764,209,196.62/892,945.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780,298.69

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