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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,407.60, 1,491,611.40 and 573,337.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,407.60, 1,491,611.40 and 573,337.20 is: 860,005.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,407.60 : 1,491,611.40 = 573,337.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,407.60/1,491,611.40 = 573,337.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,407.60x = 1,491,611.40 × 573,337.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,407.60x = 855,196,303,564.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,196,303,564.08/994,407.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860,005.80

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