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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,867.78, 1,374,291.06 and 566,148.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,867.78, 1,374,291.06 and 566,148.02 is: 781,280.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,867.78 : 1,374,291.06 = 566,148.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,867.78/1,374,291.06 = 566,148.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,867.78x = 1,374,291.06 × 566,148.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,867.78x = 778,052,162,522.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,052,162,522.70/995,867.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781,280.59

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