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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,256.82, 1,418,885.98 and 569,408.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,256.82, 1,418,885.98 and 569,408.26 is: 852,011.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,256.82 : 1,418,885.98 = 569,408.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,256.82/1,418,885.98 = 569,408.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,256.82x = 1,418,885.98 × 569,408.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,256.82x = 807,925,397,010.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,925,397,010.20/948,256.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852,011.16

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