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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,971.60, 1,492,457.40 and 573,755.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,971.60, 1,492,457.40 and 573,755.40 is: 860,633.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,971.60 : 1,492,457.40 = 573,755.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,971.60/1,492,457.40 = 573,755.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,971.60x = 1,492,457.40 × 573,755.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,971.60x = 856,305,492,519.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,305,492,519.96/994,971.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860,633.10

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