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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,908.70, 1,495,363.05 and 577,004.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,908.70, 1,495,363.05 and 577,004.70 is: 865,507.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,908.70 : 1,495,363.05 = 577,004.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,908.70/1,495,363.05 = 577,004.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,908.70x = 1,495,363.05 × 577,004.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,908.70x = 862,831,508,056.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,831,508,056.34/996,908.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865,507.05

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