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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,497.61, 1,375,242.83 and 566,752.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,497.61, 1,375,242.83 and 566,752.11 is: 782,161.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,497.61 : 1,375,242.83 = 566,752.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,497.61/1,375,242.83 = 566,752.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,497.61x = 1,375,242.83 × 566,752.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,497.61x = 779,421,775,664.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,421,775,664.87/996,497.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782,161.21

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