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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,713.97, 1,374,072.66 and 565,966.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,713.97, 1,374,072.66 and 565,966.04 is: 781,025.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,713.97 : 1,374,072.66 = 565,966.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,713.97/1,374,072.66 = 565,966.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,713.97x = 1,374,072.66 × 565,966.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,713.97x = 777,678,455,182.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,678,455,182.10/995,713.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781,025.96

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