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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,558.36, 1,375,282.56 and 566,827.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,558.36, 1,375,282.56 and 566,827.44 is: 782,240.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,558.36 : 1,375,282.56 = 566,827.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,558.36/1,375,282.56 = 566,827.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,558.36x = 1,375,282.56 × 566,827.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,558.36x = 779,547,892,761.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,547,892,761.45/996,558.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782,240.08

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