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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,664.80, 1,494,559.80 and 397,426.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,664.80, 1,494,559.80 and 397,426.80 is: 595,965.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,664.80 : 1,494,559.80 = 397,426.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,664.80/1,494,559.80 = 397,426.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,664.80x = 1,494,559.80 × 397,426.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,664.80x = 593,978,118,722.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,978,118,722.64/996,664.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,965.78

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