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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,015.90, 1,494,801.45 and 463,602.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,015.90, 1,494,801.45 and 463,602.90 is: 695,766.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,015.90 : 1,494,801.45 = 463,602.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,015.90/1,494,801.45 = 463,602.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,015.90x = 1,494,801.45 × 463,602.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,015.90x = 692,994,287,144.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,994,287,144.21/996,015.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695,766.29

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