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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,764.91, 1,376,916.86 and 568,045.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,764.91, 1,376,916.86 and 568,045.02 is: 783,902.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,764.91 : 1,376,916.86 = 568,045.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,764.91/1,376,916.86 = 568,045.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,764.91x = 1,376,916.86 × 568,045.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,764.91x = 782,150,768,665.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,150,768,665.34/997,764.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783,902.86

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