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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990,822.03, 1,367,418.74 and 561,178.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990,822.03, 1,367,418.74 and 561,178.59 is: 774,474.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990,822.03 : 1,367,418.74 = 561,178.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990,822.03/1,367,418.74 = 561,178.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990,822.03x = 1,367,418.74 × 561,178.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990,822.03x = 767,366,120,452.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,366,120,452.78/990,822.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774,474.22

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