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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,513, 1,374,479.46 and 665,202.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,513, 1,374,479.46 and 665,202.12 is: 917,505.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,513 : 1,374,479.46 = 665,202.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,513/1,374,479.46 = 665,202.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,513x = 1,374,479.46 × 665,202.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,513x = 914,306,650,688.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,306,650,688.46/996,513
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917,505.99

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