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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,351.72, 1,374,995.76 and 566,693.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,351.72, 1,374,995.76 and 566,693.76 is: 782,054.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,351.72 : 1,374,995.76 = 566,693.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,351.72/1,374,995.76 = 566,693.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,351.72x = 1,374,995.76 × 566,693.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,351.72x = 779,201,517,218.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,201,517,218.46/996,351.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782,054.67

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