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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,091.92, 1,374,671.70 and 566,412

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,091.92, 1,374,671.70 and 566,412 is: 781,685.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,091.92 : 1,374,671.70 = 566,412 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,091.92/1,374,671.70 = 566,412/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,091.92x = 1,374,671.70 × 566,412
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,091.92x = 778,630,546,940.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,630,546,940.40/996,091.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781,685.44

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