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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,555.20, 1,375,276.32 and 566,896.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,555.20, 1,375,276.32 and 566,896.96 is: 782,334.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,555.20 : 1,375,276.32 = 566,896.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,555.20/1,375,276.32 = 566,896.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,555.20x = 1,375,276.32 × 566,896.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,555.20x = 779,639,964,967.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,639,964,967.99/996,555.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782,334.95

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