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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,826.62, 1,495,167.63 and 389,500.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,826.62, 1,495,167.63 and 389,500.77 is: 584,222.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,826.62 : 1,495,167.63 = 389,500.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,826.62/1,495,167.63 = 389,500.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,826.62x = 1,495,167.63 × 389,500.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,826.62x = 582,368,943,164.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,368,943,164.08/996,826.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,222.90

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