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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999,664.59, 1,378,102.10 and 712,686.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999,664.59, 1,378,102.10 and 712,686.45 is: 982,484.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999,664.59 : 1,378,102.10 = 712,686.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999,664.59/1,378,102.10 = 712,686.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999,664.59x = 1,378,102.10 × 712,686.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999,664.59x = 982,154,689,823.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,154,689,823.11/999,664.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982,484.22

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