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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,367.76, 1,375,017.84 and 566,709.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,367.76, 1,375,017.84 and 566,709.76 is: 782,076.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,367.76 : 1,375,017.84 = 566,709.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,367.76/1,375,017.84 = 566,709.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,367.76x = 1,375,017.84 × 566,709.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,367.76x = 779,236,030,102.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,236,030,102.12/996,367.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782,076.72

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