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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,171.06, 1,374,709.55 and 566,451.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,171.06, 1,374,709.55 and 566,451.22 is: 781,698.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,171.06 : 1,374,709.55 = 566,451.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,171.06/1,374,709.55 = 566,451.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,171.06x = 1,374,709.55 × 566,451.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,171.06x = 778,705,901,743.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,705,901,743.15/996,171.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781,698.98

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