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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,811.80, 1,493,772.90 and 574,907.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,811.80, 1,493,772.90 and 574,907.80 is: 863,260.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,811.80 : 1,493,772.90 = 574,907.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,811.80/1,493,772.90 = 574,907.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,811.80x = 1,493,772.90 × 574,907.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,811.80x = 858,781,691,638.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,781,691,638.62/994,811.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863,260.46

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