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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,907.20, 1,495,360.80 and 577,003.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,907.20, 1,495,360.80 and 577,003.20 is: 865,504.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,907.20 : 1,495,360.80 = 577,003.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,907.20/1,495,360.80 = 577,003.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,907.20x = 1,495,360.80 × 577,003.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,907.20x = 862,827,966,754.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,827,966,754.56/996,907.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865,504.80

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