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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,700.34, 1,494,386.15 and 484,228.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,700.34, 1,494,386.15 and 484,228.80 is: 726,020.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,700.34 : 1,494,386.15 = 484,228.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,700.34/1,494,386.15 = 484,228.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,700.34x = 1,494,386.15 × 484,228.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,700.34x = 723,624,809,729.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,624,809,729.98/996,700.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726,020.43

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