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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991,044, 1,367,618.40 and 577,555.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991,044, 1,367,618.40 and 577,555.20 is: 797,013.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,044 : 1,367,618.40 = 577,555.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,044/1,367,618.40 = 577,555.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,044x = 1,367,618.40 × 577,555.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,044x = 789,875,118,535.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,875,118,535.68/991,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797,013.17

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