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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,659.02, 1,336,728.60 and 560,778.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,659.02, 1,336,728.60 and 560,778.12 is: 773,861.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,659.02 : 1,336,728.60 = 560,778.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,659.02/1,336,728.60 = 560,778.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,659.02x = 1,336,728.60 × 560,778.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,659.02x = 749,608,151,258.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,608,151,258.23/968,659.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773,861.74

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