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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,995.44, 1,375,805.72 and 567,235.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,995.44, 1,375,805.72 and 567,235.44 is: 782,757.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,995.44 : 1,375,805.72 = 567,235.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,995.44/1,375,805.72 = 567,235.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,995.44x = 1,375,805.72 × 567,235.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,995.44x = 780,405,762,938.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,405,762,938.72/996,995.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782,757.61

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