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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,945.10, 1,495,417.65 and 575,728.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,945.10, 1,495,417.65 and 575,728.90 is: 863,593.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,945.10 : 1,495,417.65 = 575,728.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,945.10/1,495,417.65 = 575,728.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,945.10x = 1,495,417.65 × 575,728.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,945.10x = 860,955,158,675.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,955,158,675.09/996,945.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863,593.35

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