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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928,461.36, 1,281,504.60 and 566,085

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928,461.36, 1,281,504.60 and 566,085 is: 781,336.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928,461.36 : 1,281,504.60 = 566,085 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928,461.36/1,281,504.60 = 566,085/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928,461.36x = 1,281,504.60 × 566,085
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928,461.36x = 725,440,531,491
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,440,531,491/928,461.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781,336.27

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