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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,125.52, 1,374,646.80 and 566,405.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,125.52, 1,374,646.80 and 566,405.64 is: 781,636.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,125.52 : 1,374,646.80 = 566,405.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,125.52/1,374,646.80 = 566,405.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,125.52x = 1,374,646.80 × 566,405.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,125.52x = 778,607,700,527.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,607,700,527.95/996,125.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781,636.13

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