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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,731.70, 1,495,097.55 and 973,403.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,731.70, 1,495,097.55 and 973,403.70 is: 1,460,105.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,731.70 : 1,495,097.55 = 973,403.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,731.70/1,495,097.55 = 973,403.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,731.70x = 1,495,097.55 × 973,403.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,731.70x = 1,455,333,487,030.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,333,487,030.94/996,731.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460,105.55

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