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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,985, 1,373,116.38 and 565,337.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,985, 1,373,116.38 and 565,337.90 is: 780,187.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,985 : 1,373,116.38 = 565,337.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,985/1,373,116.38 = 565,337.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,985x = 1,373,116.38 × 565,337.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,985x = 776,274,730,724.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,274,730,724.80/994,985
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780,187.37

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