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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,466.80, 1,494,700.20 and 548,569.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,466.80, 1,494,700.20 and 548,569.20 is: 822,853.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,466.80 : 1,494,700.20 = 548,569.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,466.80/1,494,700.20 = 548,569.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,466.80x = 1,494,700.20 × 548,569.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,466.80x = 819,946,492,953.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,946,492,953.84/996,466.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822,853.80

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