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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,471.03, 1,376,518.82 and 567,778.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,471.03, 1,376,518.82 and 567,778.82 is: 783,539.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,471.03 : 1,376,518.82 = 567,778.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,471.03/1,376,518.82 = 567,778.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,471.03x = 1,376,518.82 × 567,778.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,471.03x = 781,558,231,327.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,558,231,327.39/997,471.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783,539.78

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