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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,952.95, 1,495,429.43 and 577,048.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,952.95, 1,495,429.43 and 577,048.95 is: 865,573.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,952.95 : 1,495,429.43 = 577,048.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,952.95/1,495,429.43 = 577,048.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,952.95x = 1,495,429.43 × 577,048.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,952.95x = 862,935,979,495.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,935,979,495.35/996,952.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865,573.43

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