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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,727.70, 1,495,091.55 and 973,399.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,727.70, 1,495,091.55 and 973,399.70 is: 1,460,099.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,727.70 : 1,495,091.55 = 973,399.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,727.70/1,495,091.55 = 973,399.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,727.70x = 1,495,091.55 × 973,399.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,727.70x = 1,455,321,666,242.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,321,666,242.54/996,727.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460,099.55

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