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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,536.20, 1,392,001.40 and 996,536.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,536.20, 1,392,001.40 and 996,536.20 is: 1,392,001.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,536.20 : 1,392,001.40 = 996,536.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,536.20/1,392,001.40 = 996,536.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,536.20x = 1,392,001.40 × 996,536.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,536.20x = 1,387,179,785,550.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387,179,785,550.68/996,536.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392,001.40

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