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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,866.34, 1,309,306.23 and 566,812.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,866.34, 1,309,306.23 and 566,812.02 is: 782,123.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,866.34 : 1,309,306.23 = 566,812.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,866.34/1,309,306.23 = 566,812.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,866.34x = 1,309,306.23 × 566,812.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,866.34x = 742,130,509,024.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,130,509,024.89/948,866.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782,123.34

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