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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,643.80, 1,494,965.70 and 597,078.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,643.80, 1,494,965.70 and 597,078.90 is: 895,618.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,643.80 : 1,494,965.70 = 597,078.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,643.80/1,494,965.70 = 597,078.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,643.80x = 1,494,965.70 × 597,078.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,643.80x = 892,612,475,693.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,612,475,693.73/996,643.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895,618.35

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