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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,999.80, 1,495,554.90 and 576,095.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,999.80, 1,495,554.90 and 576,095.80 is: 865,043.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,999.80 : 1,495,554.90 = 576,095.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,999.80/1,495,554.90 = 576,095.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,999.80x = 1,495,554.90 × 576,095.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,999.80x = 861,582,896,559.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,582,896,559.42/995,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865,043.24

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