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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,789.28, 1,373,952.96 and 566,035.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,789.28, 1,373,952.96 and 566,035.68 is: 780,994.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,789.28 : 1,373,952.96 = 566,035.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,789.28/1,373,952.96 = 566,035.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,789.28x = 1,373,952.96 × 566,035.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,789.28x = 777,706,398,001.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,706,398,001.61/995,789.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780,994.95

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