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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,701.34, 1,494,387.64 and 484,229.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,701.34, 1,494,387.64 and 484,229.80 is: 726,021.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,701.34 : 1,494,387.64 = 484,229.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,701.34/1,494,387.64 = 484,229.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,701.34x = 1,494,387.64 × 484,229.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,701.34x = 723,627,028,039.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,627,028,039.67/996,701.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726,021.93

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