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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,137, 1,311,150.66 and 568,374.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,137, 1,311,150.66 and 568,374.76 is: 784,334.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,137 : 1,311,150.66 = 568,374.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,137/1,311,150.66 = 568,374.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,137x = 1,311,150.66 × 568,374.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,137x = 745,224,941,701.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,224,941,701.34/950,137
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784,334.20

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