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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,695.10, 1,495,042.65 and 397,748.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,695.10, 1,495,042.65 and 397,748.70 is: 596,623.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,695.10 : 1,495,042.65 = 397,748.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,695.10/1,495,042.65 = 397,748.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,695.10x = 1,495,042.65 × 397,748.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,695.10x = 594,651,270,482.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,651,270,482.06/996,695.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,623.05

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