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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,396.32, 1,494,584.58 and 456,499.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,396.32, 1,494,584.58 and 456,499.44 is: 684,744.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,396.32 : 1,494,584.58 = 456,499.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,396.32/1,494,584.58 = 456,499.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,396.32x = 1,494,584.58 × 456,499.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,396.32x = 682,277,023,802.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,277,023,802.64/996,396.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,744.62

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