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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,027.10, 1,374,378.74 and 566,259.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,027.10, 1,374,378.74 and 566,259.73 is: 781,359.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,027.10 : 1,374,378.74 = 566,259.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,027.10/1,374,378.74 = 566,259.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,027.10x = 1,374,378.74 × 566,259.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,027.10x = 778,255,330,086.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,255,330,086.37/996,027.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781,359.60

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