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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,302.70, 1,494,648.45 and 427,682.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,302.70, 1,494,648.45 and 427,682.70 is: 641,607.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,302.70 : 1,494,648.45 = 427,682.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,302.70/1,494,648.45 = 427,682.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,302.70x = 1,494,648.45 × 427,682.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,302.70x = 639,235,284,646.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,235,284,646.82/996,302.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,607.50

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