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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,836.78, 1,374,248.28 and 566,117.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,836.78, 1,374,248.28 and 566,117.02 is: 781,237.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,836.78 : 1,374,248.28 = 566,117.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,836.78/1,374,248.28 = 566,117.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,836.78x = 1,374,248.28 × 566,117.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,836.78x = 777,985,341,013.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,985,341,013.73/995,836.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781,237.81

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