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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,875.34, 1,377,069.32 and 568,155.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,875.34, 1,377,069.32 and 568,155.66 is: 784,055.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,875.34 : 1,377,069.32 = 568,155.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,875.34/1,377,069.32 = 568,155.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,875.34x = 1,377,069.32 × 568,155.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,875.34x = 782,389,728,370.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,389,728,370.35/997,875.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784,055.58

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