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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,119.46, 1,374,638.52 and 566,399.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,119.46, 1,374,638.52 and 566,399.58 is: 781,627.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,119.46 : 1,374,638.52 = 566,399.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,119.46/1,374,638.52 = 566,399.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,119.46x = 1,374,638.52 × 566,399.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,119.46x = 778,594,680,379.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,594,680,379.82/996,119.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781,627.82

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