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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991,744.17, 1,368,511.35 and 556,179.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991,744.17, 1,368,511.35 and 556,179.38 is: 767,473.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,744.17 : 1,368,511.35 = 556,179.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,744.17/1,368,511.35 = 556,179.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,744.17x = 1,368,511.35 × 556,179.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,744.17x = 761,137,787,323.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,137,787,323.41/991,744.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767,473.92

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