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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,908.56, 1,312,236.90 and 563,984.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,908.56, 1,312,236.90 and 563,984.52 is: 778,288.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,908.56 : 1,312,236.90 = 563,984.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,908.56/1,312,236.90 = 563,984.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,908.56x = 1,312,236.90 × 563,984.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,908.56x = 740,081,298,172.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,081,298,172.79/950,908.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778,288.61

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