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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,028.20, 1,494,042.30 and 576,124.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,028.20, 1,494,042.30 and 576,124.20 is: 864,186.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,028.20 : 1,494,042.30 = 576,124.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,028.20/1,494,042.30 = 576,124.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,028.20x = 1,494,042.30 × 576,124.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,028.20x = 860,753,924,853.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,753,924,853.66/996,028.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864,186.30

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