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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,477.70, 1,493,216.55 and 575,573.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,477.70, 1,493,216.55 and 575,573.70 is: 863,360.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,477.70 : 1,493,216.55 = 575,573.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,477.70/1,493,216.55 = 575,573.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,477.70x = 1,493,216.55 × 575,573.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,477.70x = 859,456,174,584.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,456,174,584.74/995,477.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863,360.55

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