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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,870.79, 1,310,829.41 and 562,708.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,870.79, 1,310,829.41 and 562,708.23 is: 776,541.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,870.79 : 1,310,829.41 = 562,708.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,870.79/1,310,829.41 = 562,708.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,870.79x = 1,310,829.41 × 562,708.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,870.79x = 737,614,498,539.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,614,498,539.82/949,870.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776,541.93

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