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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,112, 1,374,462.96 and 560,468.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,112, 1,374,462.96 and 560,468.92 is: 773,350.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,112 : 1,374,462.96 = 560,468.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,112/1,374,462.96 = 560,468.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,112x = 1,374,462.96 × 560,468.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,112x = 770,343,770,771.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,343,770,771.20/996,112
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773,350.56

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