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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,501.80, 1,494,315.30 and 397,263.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,501.80, 1,494,315.30 and 397,263.80 is: 595,721.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,501.80 : 1,494,315.30 = 397,263.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,501.80/1,494,315.30 = 397,263.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,501.80x = 1,494,315.30 × 397,263.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,501.80x = 593,637,374,476.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,637,374,476.14/996,501.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,721.33

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