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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,141.60, 1,494,212.40 and 397,195.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,141.60, 1,494,212.40 and 397,195.20 is: 595,792.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,141.60 : 1,494,212.40 = 397,195.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,141.60/1,494,212.40 = 397,195.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,141.60x = 1,494,212.40 × 397,195.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,141.60x = 593,493,993,060.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,493,993,060.48/996,141.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,792.80

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