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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,883.84, 1,337,002.80 and 560,956.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,883.84, 1,337,002.80 and 560,956.50 is: 774,087.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,883.84 : 1,337,002.80 = 560,956.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,883.84/1,337,002.80 = 560,956.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,883.84x = 1,337,002.80 × 560,956.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,883.84x = 750,000,411,178.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,000,411,178.20/968,883.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774,087.03

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