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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991,987.80, 1,369,050.20 and 562,221.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991,987.80, 1,369,050.20 and 562,221.79 is: 775,926.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,987.80 : 1,369,050.20 = 562,221.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,987.80/1,369,050.20 = 562,221.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,987.80x = 1,369,050.20 × 562,221.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,987.80x = 769,709,854,043.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,709,854,043.86/991,987.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775,926.73

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