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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,731.80, 1,495,097.70 and 597,166.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,731.80, 1,495,097.70 and 597,166.90 is: 895,750.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,731.80 : 1,495,097.70 = 597,166.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,731.80/1,495,097.70 = 597,166.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,731.80x = 1,495,097.70 × 597,166.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,731.80x = 892,822,858,706.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,822,858,706.13/996,731.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895,750.35

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