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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,021.30, 1,495,587.15 and 576,117.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,021.30, 1,495,587.15 and 576,117.30 is: 865,075.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,021.30 : 1,495,587.15 = 576,117.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,021.30/1,495,587.15 = 576,117.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,021.30x = 1,495,587.15 × 576,117.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,021.30x = 861,633,630,772.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,633,630,772.70/996,021.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865,075.51

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