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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,888.20, 1,495,332.30 and 576,984.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,888.20, 1,495,332.30 and 576,984.20 is: 865,476.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,888.20 : 1,495,332.30 = 576,984.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,888.20/1,495,332.30 = 576,984.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,888.20x = 1,495,332.30 × 576,984.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,888.20x = 862,783,110,849.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,783,110,849.66/996,888.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865,476.30

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