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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,474.56, 1,375,603.20 and 779,712

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,474.56, 1,375,603.20 and 779,712 is: 1,075,289.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,474.56 : 1,375,603.20 = 779,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,474.56/1,375,603.20 = 779,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,474.56x = 1,375,603.20 × 779,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,474.56x = 1,072,574,322,278.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,574,322,278.40/997,474.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075,289.90

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