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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,567.53, 1,318,615.20 and 568,361.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,567.53, 1,318,615.20 and 568,361.61 is: 784,298.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,567.53 : 1,318,615.20 = 568,361.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,567.53/1,318,615.20 = 568,361.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,567.53x = 1,318,615.20 × 568,361.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,567.53x = 749,450,258,042.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,450,258,042.47/955,567.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784,298.58

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