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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,435.70, 1,494,847.95 and 427,815.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,435.70, 1,494,847.95 and 427,815.70 is: 641,807.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,435.70 : 1,494,847.95 = 427,815.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,435.70/1,494,847.95 = 427,815.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,435.70x = 1,494,847.95 × 427,815.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,435.70x = 639,519,422,122.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,519,422,122.82/996,435.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,807.01

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