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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,761.58, 1,373,914.78 and 566,007.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,761.58, 1,373,914.78 and 566,007.87 is: 780,956.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,761.58 : 1,373,914.78 = 566,007.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,761.58/1,373,914.78 = 566,007.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,761.58x = 1,373,914.78 × 566,007.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,761.58x = 777,646,581,926.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,646,581,926.48/995,761.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780,956.61

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