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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,856.22, 1,375,692.72 and 567,198.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,856.22, 1,375,692.72 and 567,198.20 is: 782,751.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,856.22 : 1,375,692.72 = 567,198.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,856.22/1,375,692.72 = 567,198.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,856.22x = 1,375,692.72 × 567,198.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,856.22x = 780,290,434,537.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,290,434,537.10/996,856.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782,751.23

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