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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,989.20, 1,494,511.80 and 570,086.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,989.20, 1,494,511.80 and 570,086.80 is: 854,574.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,989.20 : 1,494,511.80 = 570,086.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,989.20/1,494,511.80 = 570,086.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,989.20x = 1,494,511.80 × 570,086.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,989.20x = 852,001,449,624.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,001,449,624.24/996,989.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854,574.40

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