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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,967.40, 1,377,196.50 and 568,247.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,967.40, 1,377,196.50 and 568,247.88 is: 784,182.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,967.40 : 1,377,196.50 = 568,247.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,967.40/1,377,196.50 = 568,247.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,967.40x = 1,377,196.50 × 568,247.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,967.40x = 782,588,991,468.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,588,991,468.42/997,967.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784,182.92

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