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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,113, 1,374,464.34 and 560,469.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,113, 1,374,464.34 and 560,469.92 is: 773,351.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,113 : 1,374,464.34 = 560,469.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,113/1,374,464.34 = 560,469.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,113x = 1,374,464.34 × 560,469.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,113x = 770,345,918,682.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,345,918,682.65/996,113
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773,351.94

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