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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,635.52, 1,374,925.56 and 609,467.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,635.52, 1,374,925.56 and 609,467.86 is: 840,801.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,635.52 : 1,374,925.56 = 609,467.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,635.52/1,374,925.56 = 609,467.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,635.52x = 1,374,925.56 × 609,467.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,635.52x = 837,972,938,712.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,972,938,712.50/996,635.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840,801.80

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