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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,003.80, 1,495,560.90 and 576,099.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,003.80, 1,495,560.90 and 576,099.80 is: 865,049.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,003.80 : 1,495,560.90 = 576,099.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,003.80/1,495,560.90 = 576,099.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,003.80x = 1,495,560.90 × 576,099.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,003.80x = 861,592,335,377.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,592,335,377.82/996,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865,049.25

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