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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,357.23, 1,336,495.14 and 560,388.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,357.23, 1,336,495.14 and 560,388.78 is: 773,430.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,357.23 : 1,336,495.14 = 560,388.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,357.23/1,336,495.14 = 560,388.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,357.23x = 1,336,495.14 × 560,388.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,357.23x = 748,956,880,980.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,956,880,980.53/968,357.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773,430.36

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