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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,177.52, 1,373,293.16 and 565,398

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,177.52, 1,373,293.16 and 565,398 is: 780,219.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,177.52 : 1,373,293.16 = 565,398 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,177.52/1,373,293.16 = 565,398/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,177.52x = 1,373,293.16 × 565,398
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,177.52x = 776,457,206,077.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,457,206,077.68/995,177.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780,219.80

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