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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,682.34, 1,375,333.34 and 555,123.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,682.34, 1,375,333.34 and 555,123.24 is: 766,020.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,682.34 : 1,375,333.34 = 555,123.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,682.34/1,375,333.34 = 555,123.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,682.34x = 1,375,333.34 × 555,123.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,682.34x = 763,479,499,780.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,479,499,780.82/996,682.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766,020.90

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