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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,063.78, 1,373,093.15 and 581,697.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,063.78, 1,373,093.15 and 581,697.20 is: 802,686.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,063.78 : 1,373,093.15 = 581,697.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,063.78/1,373,093.15 = 581,697.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,063.78x = 1,373,093.15 × 581,697.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,063.78x = 798,724,437,785.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,724,437,785.69/995,063.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802,686.68

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