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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,388.80, 1,494,573.35 and 456,491.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,388.80, 1,494,573.35 and 456,491.93 is: 684,733.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,388.80 : 1,494,573.35 = 456,491.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,388.80/1,494,573.35 = 456,491.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,388.80x = 1,494,573.35 × 456,491.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,388.80x = 682,260,663,312.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,260,663,312.74/996,388.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,733.37

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