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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,388.72, 1,375,046.82 and 566,730.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,388.72, 1,375,046.82 and 566,730.76 is: 782,105.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,388.72 : 1,375,046.82 = 566,730.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,388.72/1,375,046.82 = 566,730.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,388.72x = 1,375,046.82 × 566,730.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,388.72x = 779,281,329,334.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,281,329,334.18/996,388.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782,105.73

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