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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,288.60, 1,492,791.30 and 574,829.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,288.60, 1,492,791.30 and 574,829.40 is: 861,296.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,288.60 : 1,492,791.30 = 574,829.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,288.60/1,492,791.30 = 574,829.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,288.60x = 1,492,791.30 × 574,829.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,288.60x = 858,100,327,304.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,100,327,304.22/996,288.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861,296.94

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