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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991,130.09, 1,367,715.71 and 561,401.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991,130.09, 1,367,715.71 and 561,401.60 is: 774,709.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,130.09 : 1,367,715.71 = 561,401.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,130.09/1,367,715.71 = 561,401.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,130.09x = 1,367,715.71 × 561,401.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,130.09x = 767,837,782,504.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,837,782,504.06/991,130.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774,709.39

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