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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,912.20, 1,495,368.30 and 577,008.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,912.20, 1,495,368.30 and 577,008.20 is: 865,512.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,912.20 : 1,495,368.30 = 577,008.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,912.20/1,495,368.30 = 577,008.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,912.20x = 1,495,368.30 × 577,008.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,912.20x = 862,839,771,120.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,839,771,120.06/996,912.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865,512.30

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