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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,412.30, 1,373,609.79 and 565,632.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,412.30, 1,373,609.79 and 565,632.78 is: 780,539.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,412.30 : 1,373,609.79 = 565,632.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,412.30/1,373,609.79 = 565,632.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,412.30x = 1,373,609.79 × 565,632.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,412.30x = 776,958,724,152.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,958,724,152.92/995,412.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780,539.61

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