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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,244.16, 1,311,294 and 568,481.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,244.16, 1,311,294 and 568,481.44 is: 784,478.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,244.16 : 1,311,294 = 568,481.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,244.16/1,311,294 = 568,481.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,244.16x = 1,311,294 × 568,481.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,244.16x = 745,446,301,383.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,446,301,383.36/950,244.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784,478.70

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