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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,732.27, 1,377,289.78 and 709,754.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,732.27, 1,377,289.78 and 709,754.13 is: 980,741.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,732.27 : 1,377,289.78 = 709,754.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,732.27/1,377,289.78 = 709,754.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,732.27x = 1,377,289.78 × 709,754.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,732.27x = 977,537,107,787.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,537,107,787.41/996,732.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980,741.91

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