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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999,368.52, 1,496,650.73 and 571,607.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999,368.52, 1,496,650.73 and 571,607.97 is: 856,038.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999,368.52 : 1,496,650.73 = 571,607.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999,368.52/1,496,650.73 = 571,607.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999,368.52x = 1,496,650.73 × 571,607.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999,368.52x = 855,497,482,716.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,497,482,716.28/999,368.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856,038.05

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