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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,043.10, 1,375,871.82 and 567,283.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,043.10, 1,375,871.82 and 567,283.02 is: 782,823.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,043.10 : 1,375,871.82 = 567,283.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,043.10/1,375,871.82 = 567,283.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,043.10x = 1,375,871.82 × 567,283.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,043.10x = 780,508,721,182.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,508,721,182.50/997,043.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782,823.45

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