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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,981.60, 1,495,472.40 and 575,765.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,981.60, 1,495,472.40 and 575,765.40 is: 863,648.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,981.60 : 1,495,472.40 = 575,765.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,981.60/1,495,472.40 = 575,765.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,981.60x = 1,495,472.40 × 575,765.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,981.60x = 861,041,264,574.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,041,264,574.96/996,981.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863,648.10

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