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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,471.54, 1,376,519.49 and 567,779.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,471.54, 1,376,519.49 and 567,779.32 is: 783,540.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,471.54 : 1,376,519.49 = 567,779.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,471.54/1,376,519.49 = 567,779.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,471.54x = 1,376,519.49 × 567,779.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,471.54x = 781,559,299,998.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,559,299,998.95/997,471.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783,540.45

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