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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999,564.15, 1,377,963.71 and 712,586.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999,564.15, 1,377,963.71 and 712,586.01 is: 982,345.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999,564.15 : 1,377,963.71 = 712,586.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999,564.15/1,377,963.71 = 712,586.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999,564.15x = 1,377,963.71 × 712,586.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999,564.15x = 981,917,651,580.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,917,651,580.95/999,564.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982,345.81

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