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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,132.94, 1,376,142.99 and 594,724.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,132.94, 1,376,142.99 and 594,724.94 is: 820,779.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,132.94 : 1,376,142.99 = 594,724.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,132.94/1,376,142.99 = 594,724.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,132.94x = 1,376,142.99 × 594,724.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,132.94x = 818,426,557,159.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,426,557,159.17/997,132.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820,779.78

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