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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,737.61, 1,377,297.17 and 709,759.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,737.61, 1,377,297.17 and 709,759.47 is: 980,749.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,737.61 : 1,377,297.17 = 709,759.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,737.61/1,377,297.17 = 709,759.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,737.61x = 1,377,297.17 × 709,759.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,737.61x = 977,549,705,862.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,549,705,862.90/996,737.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980,749.29

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