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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,888.07, 1,375,687.92 and 567,158.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,888.07, 1,375,687.92 and 567,158.97 is: 782,669.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,888.07 : 1,375,687.92 = 567,158.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,888.07/1,375,687.92 = 567,158.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,888.07x = 1,375,687.92 × 567,158.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,888.07x = 780,233,743,748.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,233,743,748.64/996,888.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782,669.36

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