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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,878.84, 1,309,323.48 and 566,824.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,878.84, 1,309,323.48 and 566,824.52 is: 782,140.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,878.84 : 1,309,323.48 = 566,824.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,878.84/1,309,323.48 = 566,824.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,878.84x = 1,309,323.48 × 566,824.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,878.84x = 742,156,653,075.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,156,653,075.73/948,878.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782,140.59

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