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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,013.20, 1,492,237.80 and 605,809.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,013.20, 1,492,237.80 and 605,809.20 is: 907,629.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,013.20 : 1,492,237.80 = 605,809.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,013.20/1,492,237.80 = 605,809.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,013.20x = 1,492,237.80 × 605,809.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,013.20x = 904,011,387,827.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,011,387,827.76/996,013.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907,629.93

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