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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,739.80, 1,375,022.70 and 724,385.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,739.80, 1,375,022.70 and 724,385.40 is: 999,304.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,739.80 : 1,375,022.70 = 724,385.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,739.80/1,375,022.70 = 724,385.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,739.80x = 1,375,022.70 × 724,385.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,739.80x = 996,046,368,548.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,046,368,548.58/996,739.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999,304.30

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