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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,513.60, 1,494,770.40 and 575,297.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,513.60, 1,494,770.40 and 575,297.40 is: 862,946.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,513.60 : 1,494,770.40 = 575,297.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,513.60/1,494,770.40 = 575,297.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,513.60x = 1,494,770.40 × 575,297.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,513.60x = 859,937,524,716.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,937,524,716.96/996,513.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862,946.10

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