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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,942.80, 1,454,278.20 and 569,083.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,942.80, 1,454,278.20 and 569,083.60 is: 854,132.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,942.80 : 1,454,278.20 = 569,083.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,942.80/1,454,278.20 = 569,083.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,942.80x = 1,454,278.20 × 569,083.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,942.80x = 827,605,873,457.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,605,873,457.52/968,942.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854,132.85

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