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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,311.10, 1,494,466.65 and 397,364.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,311.10, 1,494,466.65 and 397,364.70 is: 596,047.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,311.10 : 1,494,466.65 = 397,364.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,311.10/1,494,466.65 = 397,364.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,311.10x = 1,494,466.65 × 397,364.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,311.10x = 593,848,292,037.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,848,292,037.26/996,311.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,047.05

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