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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,029.72, 1,494,043.20 and 397,411.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,029.72, 1,494,043.20 and 397,411.28 is: 596,116.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,029.72 : 1,494,043.20 = 397,411.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,029.72/1,494,043.20 = 397,411.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,029.72x = 1,494,043.20 × 397,411.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,029.72x = 593,749,620,487.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,749,620,487.30/996,029.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,116.37

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