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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,508.81, 1,494,039.06 and 397,290.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,508.81, 1,494,039.06 and 397,290.25 is: 595,646.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,508.81 : 1,494,039.06 = 397,290.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,508.81/1,494,039.06 = 397,290.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,508.81x = 1,494,039.06 × 397,290.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,508.81x = 593,567,153,524.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,567,153,524.71/996,508.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,646.67

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