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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,552.60, 1,494,828.90 and 575,336.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,552.60, 1,494,828.90 and 575,336.40 is: 863,004.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,552.60 : 1,494,828.90 = 575,336.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,552.60/1,494,828.90 = 575,336.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,552.60x = 1,494,828.90 × 575,336.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,552.60x = 860,029,477,941.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,029,477,941.96/996,552.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863,004.60

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