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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,088.80, 1,374,667.56 and 566,409

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,088.80, 1,374,667.56 and 566,409 is: 781,681.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,088.80 : 1,374,667.56 = 566,409 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,088.80/1,374,667.56 = 566,409/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,088.80x = 1,374,667.56 × 566,409
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,088.80x = 778,624,077,992.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,624,077,992.04/996,088.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781,681.39

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