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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,984.60, 1,495,476.90 and 575,768.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,984.60, 1,495,476.90 and 575,768.40 is: 863,652.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,984.60 : 1,495,476.90 = 575,768.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,984.60/1,495,476.90 = 575,768.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,984.60x = 1,495,476.90 × 575,768.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,984.60x = 861,048,341,949.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,048,341,949.96/996,984.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863,652.60

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