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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,998.62, 1,377,251.24 and 568,280.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,998.62, 1,377,251.24 and 568,280.45 is: 784,234.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,998.62 : 1,377,251.24 = 568,280.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,998.62/1,377,251.24 = 568,280.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,998.62x = 1,377,251.24 × 568,280.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,998.62x = 782,664,955,031.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,664,955,031.98/997,998.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784,234.51

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