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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,592.10, 1,494,746.55 and 576,132.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,592.10, 1,494,746.55 and 576,132.90 is: 863,251.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,592.10 : 1,494,746.55 = 576,132.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,592.10/1,494,746.55 = 576,132.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,592.10x = 1,494,746.55 × 576,132.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,592.10x = 861,172,664,616.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,172,664,616.50/997,592.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863,251.29

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