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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,116.80, 1,309,578.63 and 562,053.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,116.80, 1,309,578.63 and 562,053.80 is: 775,514.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,116.80 : 1,309,578.63 = 562,053.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,116.80/1,309,578.63 = 562,053.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,116.80x = 1,309,578.63 × 562,053.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,116.80x = 736,053,645,390.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,053,645,390.29/949,116.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775,514.29

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