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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,937.80, 1,454,270.70 and 569,078.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,937.80, 1,454,270.70 and 569,078.60 is: 854,125.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,937.80 : 1,454,270.70 = 569,078.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,937.80/1,454,270.70 = 569,078.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,937.80x = 1,454,270.70 × 569,078.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,937.80x = 827,594,333,977.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,594,333,977.02/968,937.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854,125.35

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