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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,395.32, 1,494,583.08 and 456,498.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,395.32, 1,494,583.08 and 456,498.44 is: 684,743.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,395.32 : 1,494,583.08 = 456,498.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,395.32/1,494,583.08 = 456,498.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,395.32x = 1,494,583.08 × 456,498.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,395.32x = 682,274,844,470.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,274,844,470.40/996,395.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,743.12

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