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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,938.20, 1,495,407.30 and 577,034.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,938.20, 1,495,407.30 and 577,034.20 is: 865,551.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,938.20 : 1,495,407.30 = 577,034.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,938.20/1,495,407.30 = 577,034.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,938.20x = 1,495,407.30 × 577,034.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,938.20x = 862,901,155,029.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,901,155,029.66/996,938.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865,551.30

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