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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,856.80, 1,492,340.40 and 573,952.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,856.80, 1,492,340.40 and 573,952.80 is: 861,827.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,856.80 : 1,492,340.40 = 573,952.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,856.80/1,492,340.40 = 573,952.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,856.80x = 1,492,340.40 × 573,952.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,856.80x = 856,532,951,133.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,532,951,133.12/993,856.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861,827.33

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