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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,612.90, 1,494,919.35 and 957,246.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,612.90, 1,494,919.35 and 957,246.90 is: 1,435,870.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,612.90 : 1,494,919.35 = 957,246.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,612.90/1,494,919.35 = 957,246.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,612.90x = 1,494,919.35 × 957,246.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,612.90x = 1,431,006,913,537.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,006,913,537.52/996,612.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435,870.35

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