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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991,211.98, 1,367,900.52 and 561,491.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991,211.98, 1,367,900.52 and 561,491.98 is: 774,874.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,211.98 : 1,367,900.52 = 561,491.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,211.98/1,367,900.52 = 561,491.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,211.98x = 1,367,900.52 × 561,491.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,211.98x = 768,065,171,417.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,065,171,417.83/991,211.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774,874.79

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