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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,502.80, 1,494,316.80 and 397,264.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,502.80, 1,494,316.80 and 397,264.80 is: 595,722.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,502.80 : 1,494,316.80 = 397,264.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,502.80/1,494,316.80 = 397,264.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,502.80x = 1,494,316.80 × 397,264.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,502.80x = 593,639,464,688.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,639,464,688.64/996,502.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,722.83

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