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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992,421.12, 1,369,853.04 and 562,986.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992,421.12, 1,369,853.04 and 562,986.72 is: 777,098.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992,421.12 : 1,369,853.04 = 562,986.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992,421.12/1,369,853.04 = 562,986.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992,421.12x = 1,369,853.04 × 562,986.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992,421.12x = 771,209,069,871.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,209,069,871.63/992,421.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777,098.61

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