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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,906.88, 1,336,949.52 and 581,640.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,906.88, 1,336,949.52 and 581,640.24 is: 802,578.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,906.88 : 1,336,949.52 = 581,640.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,906.88/1,336,949.52 = 581,640.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,906.88x = 1,336,949.52 × 581,640.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,906.88x = 777,623,639,680.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,623,639,680.69/968,906.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802,578.30

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