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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,678.68, 1,376,776.86 and 562,096.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,678.68, 1,376,776.86 and 562,096.92 is: 775,682.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,678.68 : 1,376,776.86 = 562,096.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,678.68/1,376,776.86 = 562,096.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,678.68x = 1,376,776.86 × 562,096.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,678.68x = 773,882,032,533.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,882,032,533.27/997,678.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775,682.64

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