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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,899.70, 1,495,349.55 and 576,995.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,899.70, 1,495,349.55 and 576,995.70 is: 865,493.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,899.70 : 1,495,349.55 = 576,995.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,899.70/1,495,349.55 = 576,995.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,899.70x = 1,495,349.55 × 576,995.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,899.70x = 862,810,260,346.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,810,260,346.94/996,899.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865,493.55

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