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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,622.07, 1,494,838.31 and 397,422.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,622.07, 1,494,838.31 and 397,422.95 is: 596,096.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,622.07 : 1,494,838.31 = 397,422.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,622.07/1,494,838.31 = 397,422.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,622.07x = 1,494,838.31 × 397,422.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,622.07x = 594,083,041,471.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,083,041,471.91/996,622.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,096.62

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