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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,495.52, 1,311,683.44 and 568,612

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,495.52, 1,311,683.44 and 568,612 is: 784,684.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,495.52 : 1,311,683.44 = 568,612 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,495.52/1,311,683.44 = 568,612/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,495.52x = 1,311,683.44 × 568,612
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,495.52x = 745,838,944,185.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,838,944,185.28/950,495.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784,684.33

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