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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,547.80, 1,495,477.80 and 570,082.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,547.80, 1,495,477.80 and 570,082.80 is: 855,499.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,547.80 : 1,495,477.80 = 570,082.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,547.80/1,495,477.80 = 570,082.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,547.80x = 1,495,477.80 × 570,082.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,547.80x = 852,546,171,561.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,546,171,561.84/996,547.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855,499.53

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