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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,111, 1,374,461.58 and 560,467.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,111, 1,374,461.58 and 560,467.92 is: 773,349.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,111 : 1,374,461.58 = 560,467.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,111/1,374,461.58 = 560,467.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,111x = 1,374,461.58 × 560,467.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,111x = 770,341,622,862.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,341,622,862.51/996,111
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773,349.18

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