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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,886.37, 1,377,084.51 and 568,166.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,886.37, 1,377,084.51 and 568,166.70 is: 784,070.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,886.37 : 1,377,084.51 = 568,166.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,886.37/1,377,084.51 = 568,166.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,886.37x = 1,377,084.51 × 568,166.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,886.37x = 782,413,561,667.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,413,561,667.82/997,886.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784,070.80

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