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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,618.60, 1,494,927.90 and 575,402.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,618.60, 1,494,927.90 and 575,402.40 is: 863,103.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,618.60 : 1,494,927.90 = 575,402.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,618.60/1,494,927.90 = 575,402.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,618.60x = 1,494,927.90 × 575,402.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,618.60x = 860,185,101,486.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,185,101,486.96/996,618.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863,103.60

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