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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,036.38, 1,373,187.27 and 565,389.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,036.38, 1,373,187.27 and 565,389.34 is: 780,258.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,036.38 : 1,373,187.27 = 565,389.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,036.38/1,373,187.27 = 565,389.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,036.38x = 1,373,187.27 × 565,389.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,036.38x = 776,385,444,281.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,385,444,281.70/995,036.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780,258.35

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