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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,863.86, 1,312,232.81 and 568,816.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,863.86, 1,312,232.81 and 568,816.83 is: 784,991.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,863.86 : 1,312,232.81 = 568,816.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,863.86/1,312,232.81 = 568,816.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,863.86x = 1,312,232.81 × 568,816.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,863.86x = 746,420,104,362.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,420,104,362.11/950,863.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784,991.56

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