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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,996.24, 1,377,247.96 and 568,278.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,996.24, 1,377,247.96 and 568,278.08 is: 784,231.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,996.24 : 1,377,247.96 = 568,278.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,996.24/1,377,247.96 = 568,278.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,996.24x = 1,377,247.96 × 568,278.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,996.24x = 782,659,826,392.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,659,826,392.72/997,996.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784,231.24

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