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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,496.61, 1,375,241.45 and 566,751.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,496.61, 1,375,241.45 and 566,751.11 is: 782,159.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,496.61 : 1,375,241.45 = 566,751.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,496.61/1,375,241.45 = 566,751.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,496.61x = 1,375,241.45 × 566,751.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,496.61x = 779,419,608,595.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,419,608,595.55/996,496.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782,159.82

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