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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,466.10, 1,494,557.55 and 576,006.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,466.10, 1,494,557.55 and 576,006.90 is: 863,062.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,466.10 : 1,494,557.55 = 576,006.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,466.10/1,494,557.55 = 576,006.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,466.10x = 1,494,557.55 × 576,006.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,466.10x = 860,875,461,247.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,875,461,247.10/997,466.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863,062.37

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