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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,259.58, 1,496,433.69 and 577,355.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,259.58, 1,496,433.69 and 577,355.58 is: 866,348.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,259.58 : 1,496,433.69 = 577,355.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,259.58/1,496,433.69 = 577,355.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,259.58x = 1,496,433.69 × 577,355.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,259.58x = 863,974,341,021.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,974,341,021.49/997,259.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866,348.50

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