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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,704.80, 1,374,974.40 and 724,350.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,704.80, 1,374,974.40 and 724,350.40 is: 999,256.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,704.80 : 1,374,974.40 = 724,350.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,704.80/1,374,974.40 = 724,350.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,704.80x = 1,374,974.40 × 724,350.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,704.80x = 995,963,256,629.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,963,256,629.76/996,704.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999,256.01

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