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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,546.90, 1,494,820.35 and 642,252.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,546.90, 1,494,820.35 and 642,252.90 is: 963,379.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,546.90 : 1,494,820.35 = 642,252.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,546.90/1,494,820.35 = 642,252.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,546.90x = 1,494,820.35 × 642,252.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,546.90x = 960,052,704,766.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,052,704,766.52/996,546.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963,379.35

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