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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,629.51, 1,374,917.28 and 609,461.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,629.51, 1,374,917.28 and 609,461.85 is: 840,793.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,629.51 : 1,374,917.28 = 609,461.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,629.51/1,374,917.28 = 609,461.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,629.51x = 1,374,917.28 × 609,461.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,629.51x = 837,959,629,065.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,959,629,065.77/996,629.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840,793.52

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