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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991,755.20, 1,487,632.80 and 571,851.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991,755.20, 1,487,632.80 and 571,851.20 is: 857,776.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,755.20 : 1,487,632.80 = 571,851.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,755.20/1,487,632.80 = 571,851.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,755.20x = 1,487,632.80 × 571,851.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,755.20x = 850,704,601,839.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,704,601,839.36/991,755.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857,776.80

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