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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,343.20, 1,374,984 and 566,685.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,343.20, 1,374,984 and 566,685.20 is: 782,042.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,343.20 : 1,374,984 = 566,685.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,343.20/1,374,984 = 566,685.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,343.20x = 1,374,984 × 566,685.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,343.20x = 779,183,083,036.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,183,083,036.80/996,343.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782,042.86

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