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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,941.45, 1,495,412.18 and 577,037.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,941.45, 1,495,412.18 and 577,037.45 is: 865,556.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,941.45 : 1,495,412.18 = 577,037.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,941.45/1,495,412.18 = 577,037.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,941.45x = 1,495,412.18 × 577,037.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,941.45x = 862,908,831,046.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,908,831,046.14/996,941.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865,556.18

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