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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,337.65, 1,311,465.88 and 568,364.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,337.65, 1,311,465.88 and 568,364.42 is: 784,342.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,337.65 : 1,311,465.88 = 568,364.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,337.65/1,311,465.88 = 568,364.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,337.65x = 1,311,465.88 × 568,364.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,337.65x = 745,390,544,235.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,390,544,235.99/950,337.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784,342.85

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