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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,644.70, 1,494,967.05 and 597,079.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,644.70, 1,494,967.05 and 597,079.80 is: 895,619.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,644.70 : 1,494,967.05 = 597,079.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,644.70/1,494,967.05 = 597,079.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,644.70x = 1,494,967.05 × 597,079.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,644.70x = 892,614,627,220.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,614,627,220.59/996,644.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895,619.70

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