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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,046.08, 1,374,404.85 and 566,278.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,046.08, 1,374,404.85 and 566,278.71 is: 781,385.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,046.08 : 1,374,404.85 = 566,278.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,046.08/1,374,404.85 = 566,278.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,046.08x = 1,374,404.85 × 566,278.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,046.08x = 778,296,205,475.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,296,205,475.74/996,046.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781,385.74

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