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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,030.72, 1,494,044.70 and 397,412.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,030.72, 1,494,044.70 and 397,412.28 is: 596,117.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,030.72 : 1,494,044.70 = 397,412.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,030.72/1,494,044.70 = 397,412.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,030.72x = 1,494,044.70 × 397,412.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,030.72x = 593,751,710,648.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,751,710,648.92/996,030.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,117.87

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