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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,085.35, 1,494,505.28 and 597,012.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,085.35, 1,494,505.28 and 597,012.53 is: 895,744.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,085.35 : 1,494,505.28 = 597,012.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,085.35/1,494,505.28 = 597,012.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,085.35x = 1,494,505.28 × 597,012.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,085.35x = 892,238,372,331.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,238,372,331.16/996,085.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895,744.90

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