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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,865.48, 1,374,288.06 and 566,145.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,865.48, 1,374,288.06 and 566,145.60 is: 781,277.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,865.48 : 1,374,288.06 = 566,145.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,865.48/1,374,288.06 = 566,145.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,865.48x = 1,374,288.06 × 566,145.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,865.48x = 778,047,138,301.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,047,138,301.54/995,865.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781,277.35

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