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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,865.86, 1,312,235.56 and 568,818.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,865.86, 1,312,235.56 and 568,818.84 is: 784,994.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,865.86 : 1,312,235.56 = 568,818.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,865.86/1,312,235.56 = 568,818.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,865.86x = 1,312,235.56 × 568,818.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,865.86x = 746,424,309,045.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,424,309,045.95/950,865.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784,994.33

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