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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,879.16, 1,374,429.42 and 566,223.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,879.16, 1,374,429.42 and 566,223.66 is: 781,454.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,879.16 : 1,374,429.42 = 566,223.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,879.16/1,374,429.42 = 566,223.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,879.16x = 1,374,429.42 × 566,223.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,879.16x = 778,234,456,604.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,234,456,604.08/995,879.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781,454.71

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