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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,865.59, 1,309,305.20 and 566,811.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,865.59, 1,309,305.20 and 566,811.27 is: 782,122.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,865.59 : 1,309,305.20 = 566,811.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,865.59/1,309,305.20 = 566,811.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,865.59x = 1,309,305.20 × 566,811.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,865.59x = 742,128,940,395.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,128,940,395.55/948,865.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782,122.30

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