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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,035.40, 1,494,830.70 and 463,622.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,035.40, 1,494,830.70 and 463,622.40 is: 695,795.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,035.40 : 1,494,830.70 = 463,622.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,035.40/1,494,830.70 = 463,622.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,035.40x = 1,494,830.70 × 463,622.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,035.40x = 693,036,996,727.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,036,996,727.68/996,035.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695,795.55

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