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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,982.60, 1,495,473.90 and 575,766.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,982.60, 1,495,473.90 and 575,766.40 is: 863,649.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,982.60 : 1,495,473.90 = 575,766.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,982.60/1,495,473.90 = 575,766.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,982.60x = 1,495,473.90 × 575,766.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,982.60x = 861,043,623,696.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,043,623,696.96/996,982.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863,649.60

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