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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,041.60, 1,495,562.40 and 575,825.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,041.60, 1,495,562.40 and 575,825.40 is: 863,738.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,041.60 : 1,495,562.40 = 575,825.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,041.60/1,495,562.40 = 575,825.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,041.60x = 1,495,562.40 × 575,825.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,041.60x = 861,182,817,204.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,182,817,204.96/997,041.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863,738.10

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