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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,966.90, 1,377,195.81 and 568,247.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,966.90, 1,377,195.81 and 568,247.38 is: 784,182.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,966.90 : 1,377,195.81 = 568,247.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,966.90/1,377,195.81 = 568,247.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,966.90x = 1,377,195.81 × 568,247.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,966.90x = 782,587,910,779.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,587,910,779.48/997,966.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784,182.23

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