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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,518.70, 1,494,778.05 and 979,022.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,518.70, 1,494,778.05 and 979,022.70 is: 1,468,534.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,518.70 : 1,494,778.05 = 979,022.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,518.70/1,494,778.05 = 979,022.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,518.70x = 1,494,778.05 × 979,022.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,518.70x = 1,463,421,642,411.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,463,421,642,411.74/996,518.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468,534.05

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