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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,362.10, 1,494,543.15 and 575,145.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,362.10, 1,494,543.15 and 575,145.90 is: 862,718.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,362.10 : 1,494,543.15 = 575,145.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,362.10/1,494,543.15 = 575,145.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,362.10x = 1,494,543.15 × 575,145.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,362.10x = 859,580,365,095.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,580,365,095.59/996,362.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862,718.85

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