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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,566.80, 1,494,412.80 and 397,328.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,566.80, 1,494,412.80 and 397,328.80 is: 595,818.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,566.80 : 1,494,412.80 = 397,328.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,566.80/1,494,412.80 = 397,328.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,566.80x = 1,494,412.80 × 397,328.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,566.80x = 593,773,244,528.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,773,244,528.64/996,566.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,818.81

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