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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,492.30, 1,494,301.05 and 397,254.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,492.30, 1,494,301.05 and 397,254.30 is: 595,707.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,492.30 : 1,494,301.05 = 397,254.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,492.30/1,494,301.05 = 397,254.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,492.30x = 1,494,301.05 × 397,254.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,492.30x = 593,617,517,607.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,617,517,607.02/996,492.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,707.08

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