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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,211.44, 1,374,715.80 and 566,596.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,211.44, 1,374,715.80 and 566,596.08 is: 781,870.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,211.44 : 1,374,715.80 = 566,596.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,211.44/1,374,715.80 = 566,596.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,211.44x = 1,374,715.80 × 566,596.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,211.44x = 778,908,583,394.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,908,583,394.06/996,211.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781,870.75

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