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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,320.70, 1,494,481.05 and 596,755.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,320.70, 1,494,481.05 and 596,755.80 is: 895,133.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,320.70 : 1,494,481.05 = 596,755.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,320.70/1,494,481.05 = 596,755.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,320.70x = 1,494,481.05 × 596,755.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,320.70x = 891,840,234,577.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,840,234,577.59/996,320.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895,133.70

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