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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,985.60, 1,495,478.40 and 575,769.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,985.60, 1,495,478.40 and 575,769.40 is: 863,654.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,985.60 : 1,495,478.40 = 575,769.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,985.60/1,495,478.40 = 575,769.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,985.60x = 1,495,478.40 × 575,769.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,985.60x = 861,050,701,080.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,050,701,080.96/996,985.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863,654.10

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