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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,094.80, 1,374,675.84 and 566,415

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,094.80, 1,374,675.84 and 566,415 is: 781,689.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,094.80 : 1,374,675.84 = 566,415 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,094.80/1,374,675.84 = 566,415/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,094.80x = 1,374,675.84 × 566,415
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,094.80x = 778,637,015,913.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,637,015,913.60/996,094.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781,689.67

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