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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,588.80, 1,376,331.12 and 567,761.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,588.80, 1,376,331.12 and 567,761.40 is: 783,316.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,588.80 : 1,376,331.12 = 567,761.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,588.80/1,376,331.12 = 567,761.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,588.80x = 1,376,331.12 × 567,761.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,588.80x = 781,427,683,554.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,427,683,554.77/997,588.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783,316.42

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