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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,393.76, 1,355,869.08 and 568,870.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,393.76, 1,355,869.08 and 568,870.40 is: 785,137.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,393.76 : 1,355,869.08 = 568,870.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,393.76/1,355,869.08 = 568,870.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,393.76x = 1,355,869.08 × 568,870.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,393.76x = 771,313,785,887.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,313,785,887.23/982,393.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785,137.10

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