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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,353.72, 1,374,998.52 and 566,695.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,353.72, 1,374,998.52 and 566,695.76 is: 782,057.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,353.72 : 1,374,998.52 = 566,695.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,353.72/1,374,998.52 = 566,695.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,353.72x = 1,374,998.52 × 566,695.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,353.72x = 779,205,831,290.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,205,831,290.28/996,353.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782,057.43

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