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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,163.20, 1,494,244.80 and 576,259.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,163.20, 1,494,244.80 and 576,259.20 is: 864,388.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,163.20 : 1,494,244.80 = 576,259.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,163.20/1,494,244.80 = 576,259.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,163.20x = 1,494,244.80 × 576,259.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,163.20x = 861,072,313,052.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,072,313,052.16/996,163.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864,388.80

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