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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,502, 1,494,738.96 and 463,725.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,502, 1,494,738.96 and 463,725.04 is: 695,581.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,502 : 1,494,738.96 = 463,725.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,502/1,494,738.96 = 463,725.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,502x = 1,494,738.96 × 463,725.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,502x = 693,147,884,015.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,147,884,015.56/996,502
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695,581.03

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