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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,542.92, 1,494,090.20 and 397,324.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,542.92, 1,494,090.20 and 397,324.36 is: 595,697.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,542.92 : 1,494,090.20 = 397,324.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,542.92/1,494,090.20 = 397,324.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,542.92x = 1,494,090.20 × 397,324.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,542.92x = 593,638,432,497.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,638,432,497.27/996,542.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,697.81

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