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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,337.20, 1,374,975.76 and 566,679.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,337.20, 1,374,975.76 and 566,679.20 is: 782,034.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,337.20 : 1,374,975.76 = 566,679.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,337.20/1,374,975.76 = 566,679.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,337.20x = 1,374,975.76 × 566,679.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,337.20x = 779,170,163,696.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,170,163,696.19/996,337.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782,034.60

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