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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,927.32, 1,372,831.61 and 559,286.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,927.32, 1,372,831.61 and 559,286.64 is: 771,721.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,927.32 : 1,372,831.61 = 559,286.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,927.32/1,372,831.61 = 559,286.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,927.32x = 1,372,831.61 × 559,286.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,927.32x = 767,806,375,646.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,806,375,646.26/994,927.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771,721.07

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