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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,647.65, 1,309,765.24 and 561,587.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,647.65, 1,309,765.24 and 561,587.58 is: 775,364.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,647.65 : 1,309,765.24 = 561,587.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,647.65/1,309,765.24 = 561,587.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,647.65x = 1,309,765.24 × 561,587.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,647.65x = 735,547,892,201.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,547,892,201.70/948,647.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775,364.69

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