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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,775.50, 1,495,149.15 and 463,998.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,775.50, 1,495,149.15 and 463,998.54 is: 695,991.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,775.50 : 1,495,149.15 = 463,998.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,775.50/1,495,149.15 = 463,998.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,775.50x = 1,495,149.15 × 463,998.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,775.50x = 693,747,022,682.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,747,022,682.24/996,775.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695,991.25

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