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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,906.20, 1,495,359.30 and 577,002.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,906.20, 1,495,359.30 and 577,002.20 is: 865,503.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,906.20 : 1,495,359.30 = 577,002.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,906.20/1,495,359.30 = 577,002.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,906.20x = 1,495,359.30 × 577,002.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,906.20x = 862,825,605,890.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,825,605,890.46/996,906.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865,503.30

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