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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,498, 1,494,732.96 and 463,721.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,498, 1,494,732.96 and 463,721.04 is: 695,575.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,498 : 1,494,732.96 = 463,721.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,498/1,494,732.96 = 463,721.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,498x = 1,494,732.96 × 463,721.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,498x = 693,139,122,733.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,139,122,733.48/996,498
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695,575.03

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