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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,705.20, 1,495,057.80 and 597,140.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,705.20, 1,495,057.80 and 597,140.30 is: 895,710.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,705.20 : 1,495,057.80 = 597,140.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,705.20/1,495,057.80 = 597,140.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,705.20x = 1,495,057.80 × 597,140.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,705.20x = 892,759,263,209.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,759,263,209.34/996,705.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895,710.45

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