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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,403.40, 1,492,636.80 and 595,854.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,403.40, 1,492,636.80 and 595,854.35 is: 892,604.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,403.40 : 1,492,636.80 = 595,854.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,403.40/1,492,636.80 = 595,854.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,403.40x = 1,492,636.80 × 595,854.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,403.40x = 889,394,130,250.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,394,130,250.08/996,403.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892,604.47

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