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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,953.20, 1,495,429.80 and 577,049.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,953.20, 1,495,429.80 and 577,049.20 is: 865,573.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,953.20 : 1,495,429.80 = 577,049.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,953.20/1,495,429.80 = 577,049.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,953.20x = 1,495,429.80 × 577,049.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,953.20x = 862,936,569,746.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,936,569,746.16/996,953.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865,573.80

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