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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,006.80, 1,495,565.40 and 576,102.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,006.80, 1,495,565.40 and 576,102.80 is: 865,053.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,006.80 : 1,495,565.40 = 576,102.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,006.80/1,495,565.40 = 576,102.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,006.80x = 1,495,565.40 × 576,102.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,006.80x = 861,599,414,523.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,599,414,523.12/996,006.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865,053.75

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