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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,545.40, 1,494,818.10 and 957,179.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,545.40, 1,494,818.10 and 957,179.40 is: 1,435,769.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,545.40 : 1,494,818.10 = 957,179.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,545.40/1,494,818.10 = 957,179.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,545.40x = 1,494,818.10 × 957,179.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,545.40x = 1,430,809,092,067.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430,809,092,067.14/996,545.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435,769.10

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