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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,936.45, 1,495,404.68 and 577,032.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,936.45, 1,495,404.68 and 577,032.45 is: 865,548.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,936.45 : 1,495,404.68 = 577,032.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,936.45/1,495,404.68 = 577,032.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,936.45x = 1,495,404.68 × 577,032.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,936.45x = 862,897,023,356.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,897,023,356.70/996,936.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865,548.68

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