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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,543.90, 1,494,815.85 and 957,177.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,543.90, 1,494,815.85 and 957,177.90 is: 1,435,766.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,543.90 : 1,494,815.85 = 957,177.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,543.90/1,494,815.85 = 957,177.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,543.90x = 1,494,815.85 × 957,177.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,543.90x = 1,430,804,696,189.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430,804,696,189.72/996,543.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435,766.85

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