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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,614.40, 1,494,921.60 and 957,248.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,614.40, 1,494,921.60 and 957,248.40 is: 1,435,872.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,614.40 : 1,494,921.60 = 957,248.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,614.40/1,494,921.60 = 957,248.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,614.40x = 1,494,921.60 × 957,248.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,614.40x = 1,431,011,309,725.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,011,309,725.44/996,614.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435,872.60

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