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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,870.34, 1,309,311.75 and 566,816.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,870.34, 1,309,311.75 and 566,816.02 is: 782,128.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,870.34 : 1,309,311.75 = 566,816.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,870.34/1,309,311.75 = 566,816.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,870.34x = 1,309,311.75 × 566,816.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,870.34x = 742,138,875,074.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,138,875,074.24/948,870.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782,128.86

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