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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,422.10, 1,494,633.15 and 575,205.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,422.10, 1,494,633.15 and 575,205.90 is: 862,808.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,422.10 : 1,494,633.15 = 575,205.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,422.10/1,494,633.15 = 575,205.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,422.10x = 1,494,633.15 × 575,205.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,422.10x = 859,721,806,215.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,721,806,215.59/996,422.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862,808.85

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