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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907,248.12, 1,252,000.96 and 562,956

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907,248.12, 1,252,000.96 and 562,956 is: 776,878.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907,248.12 : 1,252,000.96 = 562,956 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907,248.12/1,252,000.96 = 562,956/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907,248.12x = 1,252,000.96 × 562,956
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907,248.12x = 704,821,452,437.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,821,452,437.76/907,248.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776,878.38

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