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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,643.20, 1,494,964.80 and 597,078.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,643.20, 1,494,964.80 and 597,078.30 is: 895,617.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,643.20 : 1,494,964.80 = 597,078.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,643.20/1,494,964.80 = 597,078.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,643.20x = 1,494,964.80 × 597,078.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,643.20x = 892,611,041,343.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,611,041,343.84/996,643.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895,617.45

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