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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,892.80, 1,454,203.20 and 569,033.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,892.80, 1,454,203.20 and 569,033.60 is: 854,057.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,892.80 : 1,454,203.20 = 569,033.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,892.80/1,454,203.20 = 569,033.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,892.80x = 1,454,203.20 × 569,033.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,892.80x = 827,490,482,027.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,490,482,027.52/968,892.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854,057.83

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