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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,419.70, 1,494,629.55 and 397,072.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,419.70, 1,494,629.55 and 397,072.35 is: 595,608.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,419.70 : 1,494,629.55 = 397,072.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,419.70/1,494,629.55 = 397,072.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,419.70x = 1,494,629.55 × 397,072.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,419.70x = 593,476,067,797.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,476,067,797.94/996,419.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,608.53

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