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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,079.07, 1,451,622.88 and 568,839.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,079.07, 1,451,622.88 and 568,839.79 is: 852,968.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,079.07 : 1,451,622.88 = 568,839.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,079.07/1,451,622.88 = 568,839.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,079.07x = 1,451,622.88 × 568,839.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,079.07x = 825,740,849,167.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,740,849,167.24/968,079.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852,968.40

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