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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,055.84, 1,306,721.88 and 565,008

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,055.84, 1,306,721.88 and 565,008 is: 779,582.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,055.84 : 1,306,721.88 = 565,008 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,055.84/1,306,721.88 = 565,008/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,055.84x = 1,306,721.88 × 565,008
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,055.84x = 738,308,315,975.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,308,315,975.04/947,055.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779,582.67

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