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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,998, 1,373,134.32 and 565,350.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,998, 1,373,134.32 and 565,350.96 is: 780,205.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,998 : 1,373,134.32 = 565,350.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,998/1,373,134.32 = 565,350.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,998x = 1,373,134.32 × 565,350.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,998x = 776,302,806,020.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,302,806,020.95/994,998
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780,205.39

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