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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,385.20, 1,494,577.80 and 596,820.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,385.20, 1,494,577.80 and 596,820.30 is: 895,230.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,385.20 : 1,494,577.80 = 596,820.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,385.20/1,494,577.80 = 596,820.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,385.20x = 1,494,577.80 × 596,820.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,385.20x = 891,994,370,969.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,994,370,969.34/996,385.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895,230.45

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