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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,870.84, 1,309,312.44 and 566,816.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,870.84, 1,309,312.44 and 566,816.52 is: 782,129.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,870.84 : 1,309,312.44 = 566,816.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,870.84/1,309,312.44 = 566,816.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,870.84x = 1,309,312.44 × 566,816.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,870.84x = 742,139,920,833.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,139,920,833.51/948,870.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782,129.55

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