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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,415.20, 1,494,622.80 and 397,067.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,415.20, 1,494,622.80 and 397,067.85 is: 595,601.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,415.20 : 1,494,622.80 = 397,067.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,415.20/1,494,622.80 = 397,067.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,415.20x = 1,494,622.80 × 397,067.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,415.20x = 593,466,661,756.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,466,661,756.98/996,415.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,601.78

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