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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,505.50, 1,494,744.21 and 463,728.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,505.50, 1,494,744.21 and 463,728.54 is: 695,586.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,505.50 : 1,494,744.21 = 463,728.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,505.50/1,494,744.21 = 463,728.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,505.50x = 1,494,744.21 × 463,728.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,505.50x = 693,155,550,176.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,155,550,176.75/996,505.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695,586.28

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