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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,476.20, 1,494,714.30 and 901,997.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,476.20, 1,494,714.30 and 901,997.80 is: 1,352,996.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,476.20 : 1,494,714.30 = 901,997.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,476.20/1,494,714.30 = 901,997.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,476.20x = 1,494,714.30 × 901,997.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,476.20x = 1,348,229,010,228.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,348,229,010,228.54/996,476.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352,996.70

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