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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,950.70, 1,495,426.05 and 577,046.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,950.70, 1,495,426.05 and 577,046.70 is: 865,570.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,950.70 : 1,495,426.05 = 577,046.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,950.70/1,495,426.05 = 577,046.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,950.70x = 1,495,426.05 × 577,046.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,950.70x = 862,930,667,246.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,930,667,246.54/996,950.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865,570.05

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