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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926,786.16, 1,279,164.42 and 564,329.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926,786.16, 1,279,164.42 and 564,329.88 is: 778,896.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926,786.16 : 1,279,164.42 = 564,329.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926,786.16/1,279,164.42 = 564,329.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926,786.16x = 1,279,164.42 × 564,329.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926,786.16x = 721,870,703,638.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,870,703,638.87/926,786.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778,896.72

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