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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,620.10, 1,494,930.15 and 397,673.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,620.10, 1,494,930.15 and 397,673.70 is: 596,510.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,620.10 : 1,494,930.15 = 397,673.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,620.10/1,494,930.15 = 397,673.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,620.10x = 1,494,930.15 × 397,673.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,620.10x = 594,494,403,992.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,494,403,992.06/996,620.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,510.55

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