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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,317.70, 1,494,476.55 and 596,752.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,317.70, 1,494,476.55 and 596,752.80 is: 895,129.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,317.70 : 1,494,476.55 = 596,752.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,317.70/1,494,476.55 = 596,752.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,317.70x = 1,494,476.55 × 596,752.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,317.70x = 891,833,065,746.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,833,065,746.84/996,317.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895,129.20

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