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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,893.70, 1,494,368.55 and 569,991.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,893.70, 1,494,368.55 and 569,991.30 is: 854,431.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,893.70 : 1,494,368.55 = 569,991.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,893.70/1,494,368.55 = 569,991.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,893.70x = 1,494,368.55 × 569,991.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,893.70x = 851,777,072,493.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,777,072,493.62/996,893.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854,431.19

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