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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,015.70, 1,494,023.55 and 576,111.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,015.70, 1,494,023.55 and 576,111.70 is: 864,167.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,015.70 : 1,494,023.55 = 576,111.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,015.70/1,494,023.55 = 576,111.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,015.70x = 1,494,023.55 × 576,111.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,015.70x = 860,724,447,230.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,724,447,230.54/996,015.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864,167.55

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