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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,079.82, 1,451,624.00 and 568,840.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,079.82, 1,451,624.00 and 568,840.54 is: 852,969.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,079.82 : 1,451,624.00 = 568,840.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,079.82/1,451,624.00 = 568,840.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,079.82x = 1,451,624.00 × 568,840.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,079.82x = 825,742,577,830.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,742,577,830.00/968,079.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852,969.52

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