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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,558.85, 1,494,838.28 and 465,117.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,558.85, 1,494,838.28 and 465,117.85 is: 697,676.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,558.85 : 1,494,838.28 = 465,117.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,558.85/1,494,838.28 = 465,117.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,558.85x = 1,494,838.28 × 465,117.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,558.85x = 695,275,964,565.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,275,964,565.71/996,558.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697,676.78

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