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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,951.45, 1,495,427.18 and 577,047.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,951.45, 1,495,427.18 and 577,047.45 is: 865,571.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,951.45 : 1,495,427.18 = 577,047.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,951.45/1,495,427.18 = 577,047.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,951.45x = 1,495,427.18 × 577,047.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,951.45x = 862,932,437,994.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,932,437,994.45/996,951.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865,571.18

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