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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,165.56, 1,374,701.96 and 566,445.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,165.56, 1,374,701.96 and 566,445.72 is: 781,691.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,165.56 : 1,374,701.96 = 566,445.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,165.56/1,374,701.96 = 566,445.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,165.56x = 1,374,701.96 × 566,445.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,165.56x = 778,694,041,517.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,694,041,517.61/996,165.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781,691.39

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