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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,951.58, 1,375,798.77 and 567,231.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,951.58, 1,375,798.77 and 567,231.70 is: 782,782.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,951.58 : 1,375,798.77 = 567,231.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,951.58/1,375,798.77 = 567,231.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,951.58x = 1,375,798.77 × 567,231.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,951.58x = 780,396,675,165.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,396,675,165.01/996,951.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782,782.93

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