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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,929.65, 1,377,388.92 and 568,462.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,929.65, 1,377,388.92 and 568,462.98 is: 784,619.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,929.65 : 1,377,388.92 = 568,462.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,929.65/1,377,388.92 = 568,462.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,929.65x = 1,377,388.92 × 568,462.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,929.65x = 782,994,610,082.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,994,610,082.18/997,929.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784,619.05

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