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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953,004.36, 1,429,288.20 and 568,861.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953,004.36, 1,429,288.20 and 568,861.68 is: 853,162.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953,004.36 : 1,429,288.20 = 568,861.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953,004.36/1,429,288.20 = 568,861.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953,004.36x = 1,429,288.20 × 568,861.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953,004.36x = 813,067,286,656.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,067,286,656.18/953,004.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853,162.19

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