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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,590.40, 1,494,885.60 and 957,224.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,590.40, 1,494,885.60 and 957,224.40 is: 1,435,836.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,590.40 : 1,494,885.60 = 957,224.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,590.40/1,494,885.60 = 957,224.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,590.40x = 1,494,885.60 × 957,224.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,590.40x = 1,430,940,971,528.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430,940,971,528.64/996,590.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435,836.60

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