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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,962.20, 1,495,443.30 and 577,058.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,962.20, 1,495,443.30 and 577,058.20 is: 865,587.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,962.20 : 1,495,443.30 = 577,058.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,962.20/1,495,443.30 = 577,058.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,962.20x = 1,495,443.30 × 577,058.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,962.20x = 862,957,818,900.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,957,818,900.06/996,962.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865,587.30

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