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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,032.72, 1,494,047.70 and 397,414.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,032.72, 1,494,047.70 and 397,414.28 is: 596,120.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,032.72 : 1,494,047.70 = 397,414.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,032.72/1,494,047.70 = 397,414.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,032.72x = 1,494,047.70 × 397,414.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,032.72x = 593,755,890,981.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,755,890,981.16/996,032.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,120.87

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