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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,295.86, 1,374,881.31 and 566,575.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,295.86, 1,374,881.31 and 566,575.92 is: 781,870.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,295.86 : 1,374,881.31 = 566,575.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,295.86/1,374,881.31 = 566,575.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,295.86x = 1,374,881.31 × 566,575.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,295.86x = 778,974,643,104.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,974,643,104.06/996,295.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781,870.80

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