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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,957.70, 1,495,436.55 and 577,053.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,957.70, 1,495,436.55 and 577,053.70 is: 865,580.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,957.70 : 1,495,436.55 = 577,053.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,957.70/1,495,436.55 = 577,053.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,957.70x = 1,495,436.55 × 577,053.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,957.70x = 862,947,194,292.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,947,194,292.74/996,957.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865,580.55

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