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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991,200.24, 1,367,812.32 and 561,471.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991,200.24, 1,367,812.32 and 561,471.72 is: 774,806.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,200.24 : 1,367,812.32 = 561,471.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,200.24/1,367,812.32 = 561,471.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,200.24x = 1,367,812.32 × 561,471.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,200.24x = 767,987,935,947.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,987,935,947.59/991,200.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774,806.04

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