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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,666.40, 1,336,738.77 and 560,785.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,666.40, 1,336,738.77 and 560,785.50 is: 773,871.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,666.40 : 1,336,738.77 = 560,785.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,666.40/1,336,738.77 = 560,785.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,666.40x = 1,336,738.77 × 560,785.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,666.40x = 749,623,719,503.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,623,719,503.84/968,666.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773,871.91

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