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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,232, 1,311,281.28 and 568,469.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,232, 1,311,281.28 and 568,469.76 is: 784,465.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,232 : 1,311,281.28 = 568,469.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,232/1,311,281.28 = 568,469.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,232x = 1,311,281.28 × 568,469.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,232x = 745,423,754,534.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,423,754,534.09/950,232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784,465.01

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