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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,409.30, 1,373,605.65 and 565,629.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,409.30, 1,373,605.65 and 565,629.78 is: 780,535.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,409.30 : 1,373,605.65 = 565,629.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,409.30/1,373,605.65 = 565,629.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,409.30x = 1,373,605.65 × 565,629.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,409.30x = 776,952,261,616.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,952,261,616.26/995,409.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780,535.47

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