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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,679.40, 1,336,756.72 and 560,798.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,679.40, 1,336,756.72 and 560,798.48 is: 773,889.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,679.40 : 1,336,756.72 = 560,798.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,679.40/1,336,756.72 = 560,798.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,679.40x = 1,336,756.72 × 560,798.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,679.40x = 749,651,136,705.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,651,136,705.79/968,679.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773,889.83

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