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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,504, 1,494,741.96 and 463,727.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,504, 1,494,741.96 and 463,727.04 is: 695,584.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,504 : 1,494,741.96 = 463,727.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,504/1,494,741.96 = 463,727.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,504x = 1,494,741.96 × 463,727.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,504x = 693,152,264,674.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,152,264,674.60/996,504
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695,584.03

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