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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999,540.54, 1,496,908.35 and 571,779.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999,540.54, 1,496,908.35 and 571,779.54 is: 856,295.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999,540.54 : 1,496,908.35 = 571,779.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999,540.54/1,496,908.35 = 571,779.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999,540.54x = 1,496,908.35 × 571,779.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999,540.54x = 855,901,567,785.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,901,567,785.16/999,540.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856,295.00

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