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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,774, 1,495,146.90 and 463,997.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,774, 1,495,146.90 and 463,997.04 is: 695,989.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,774 : 1,495,146.90 = 463,997.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,774/1,495,146.90 = 463,997.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,774x = 1,495,146.90 × 463,997.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,774x = 693,743,735,965.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,743,735,965.18/996,774
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695,989.00

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