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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,466.23, 1,493,779.59 and 397,282.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,466.23, 1,493,779.59 and 397,282.50 is: 595,557.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,466.23 : 1,493,779.59 = 397,282.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,466.23/1,493,779.59 = 397,282.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,466.23x = 1,493,779.59 × 397,282.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,466.23x = 593,452,489,964.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,452,489,964.18/996,466.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,557.05

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