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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,659.30, 1,494,551.55 and 397,421.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,659.30, 1,494,551.55 and 397,421.30 is: 595,957.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,659.30 : 1,494,551.55 = 397,421.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,659.30/1,494,551.55 = 397,421.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,659.30x = 1,494,551.55 × 397,421.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,659.30x = 593,966,619,918.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,966,619,918.02/996,659.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,957.54

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