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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,487.80, 1,494,731.70 and 697,306.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,487.80, 1,494,731.70 and 697,306.20 is: 1,045,959.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,487.80 : 1,494,731.70 = 697,306.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,487.80/1,494,731.70 = 697,306.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,487.80x = 1,494,731.70 × 697,306.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,487.80x = 1,042,285,681,746.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,285,681,746.54/996,487.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045,959.30

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