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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,169.56, 1,374,707.48 and 566,449.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,169.56, 1,374,707.48 and 566,449.72 is: 781,696.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,169.56 : 1,374,707.48 = 566,449.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,169.56/1,374,707.48 = 566,449.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,169.56x = 1,374,707.48 × 566,449.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,169.56x = 778,702,667,127.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,702,667,127.91/996,169.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781,696.91

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