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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999,792.92, 1,378,278.78 and 712,814.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999,792.92, 1,378,278.78 and 712,814.60 is: 982,660.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999,792.92 : 1,378,278.78 = 712,814.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999,792.92/1,378,278.78 = 712,814.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999,792.92x = 1,378,278.78 × 712,814.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999,792.92x = 982,457,237,254.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,457,237,254.19/999,792.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982,660.73

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