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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,440.70, 1,494,855.45 and 427,820.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,440.70, 1,494,855.45 and 427,820.70 is: 641,814.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,440.70 : 1,494,855.45 = 427,820.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,440.70/1,494,855.45 = 427,820.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,440.70x = 1,494,855.45 × 427,820.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,440.70x = 639,530,105,017.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,530,105,017.82/996,440.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,814.52

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