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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,939.70, 1,495,409.55 and 577,035.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,939.70, 1,495,409.55 and 577,035.70 is: 865,553.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,939.70 : 1,495,409.55 = 577,035.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,939.70/1,495,409.55 = 577,035.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,939.70x = 1,495,409.55 × 577,035.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,939.70x = 862,904,696,470.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,904,696,470.94/996,939.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865,553.55

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