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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,531.90, 1,494,073.72 and 397,313.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,531.90, 1,494,073.72 and 397,313.34 is: 595,681.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,531.90 : 1,494,073.72 = 397,313.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,531.90/1,494,073.72 = 397,313.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,531.90x = 1,494,073.72 × 397,313.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,531.90x = 593,615,419,899.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,615,419,899.43/996,531.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,681.30

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