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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,428.70, 1,494,837.45 and 427,808.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,428.70, 1,494,837.45 and 427,808.70 is: 641,796.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,428.70 : 1,494,837.45 = 427,808.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,428.70/1,494,837.45 = 427,808.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,428.70x = 1,494,837.45 × 427,808.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,428.70x = 639,504,466,195.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,504,466,195.82/996,428.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,796.51

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