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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,645.60, 1,494,968.40 and 990,740.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,645.60, 1,494,968.40 and 990,740.70 is: 1,486,111.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,645.60 : 1,494,968.40 = 990,740.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,645.60/1,494,968.40 = 990,740.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,645.60x = 1,494,968.40 × 990,740.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,645.60x = 1,481,126,039,093.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,481,126,039,093.88/996,645.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486,111.05

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