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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,333.65, 1,311,460.37 and 568,360.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,333.65, 1,311,460.37 and 568,360.42 is: 784,337.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,333.65 : 1,311,460.37 = 568,360.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,333.65/1,311,460.37 = 568,360.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,333.65x = 1,311,460.37 × 568,360.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,333.65x = 745,382,163,864.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,382,163,864.75/950,333.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784,337.34

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