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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,712.30, 1,374,984.75 and 724,357.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,712.30, 1,374,984.75 and 724,357.90 is: 999,266.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,712.30 : 1,374,984.75 = 724,357.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,712.30/1,374,984.75 = 724,357.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,712.30x = 1,374,984.75 × 724,357.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,712.30x = 995,981,066,042.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,981,066,042.03/996,712.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999,266.35

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