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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,544.30, 1,495,472.55 and 570,079.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,544.30, 1,495,472.55 and 570,079.30 is: 855,494.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,544.30 : 1,495,472.55 = 570,079.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,544.30/1,495,472.55 = 570,079.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,544.30x = 1,495,472.55 × 570,079.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,544.30x = 852,537,944,473.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,537,944,473.22/996,544.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855,494.28

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