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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,397.16, 1,292,003.35 and 568,866.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,397.16, 1,292,003.35 and 568,866.95 is: 784,899.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,397.16 : 1,292,003.35 = 568,866.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,397.16/1,292,003.35 = 568,866.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,397.16x = 1,292,003.35 × 568,866.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,397.16x = 734,977,997,222.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,977,997,222.10/936,397.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784,899.86

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