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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,319.20, 1,494,478.80 and 596,754.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,319.20, 1,494,478.80 and 596,754.30 is: 895,131.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,319.20 : 1,494,478.80 = 596,754.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,319.20/1,494,478.80 = 596,754.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,319.20x = 1,494,478.80 × 596,754.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,319.20x = 891,836,650,158.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,836,650,158.84/996,319.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895,131.45

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