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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,717.80, 1,495,514.10 and 463,964.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,717.80, 1,495,514.10 and 463,964.60 is: 696,150.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,717.80 : 1,495,514.10 = 463,964.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,717.80/1,495,514.10 = 463,964.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,717.80x = 1,495,514.10 × 463,964.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,717.80x = 693,865,601,200.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,865,601,200.86/996,717.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696,150.51

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