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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,637.10, 1,494,955.65 and 990,732.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,637.10, 1,494,955.65 and 990,732.20 is: 1,486,098.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,637.10 : 1,494,955.65 = 990,732.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,637.10/1,494,955.65 = 990,732.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,637.10x = 1,494,955.65 × 990,732.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,637.10x = 1,481,100,700,026.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,481,100,700,026.93/996,637.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486,098.30

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