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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999,369.27, 1,496,651.85 and 571,608.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999,369.27, 1,496,651.85 and 571,608.72 is: 856,039.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999,369.27 : 1,496,651.85 = 571,608.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999,369.27/1,496,651.85 = 571,608.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999,369.27x = 1,496,651.85 × 571,608.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999,369.27x = 855,499,248,264.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,499,248,264.13/999,369.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856,039.18

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