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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,083.22, 1,493,940.15 and 427,565.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,083.22, 1,493,940.15 and 427,565.28 is: 641,268.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,083.22 : 1,493,940.15 = 427,565.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,083.22/1,493,940.15 = 427,565.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,083.22x = 1,493,940.15 × 427,565.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,083.22x = 638,756,938,537.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,756,938,537.99/996,083.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,268.65

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