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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,788.70, 1,495,377.45 and 397,647.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,788.70, 1,495,377.45 and 397,647.90 is: 596,549.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,788.70 : 1,495,377.45 = 397,647.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,788.70/1,495,377.45 = 397,647.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,788.70x = 1,495,377.45 × 397,647.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,788.70x = 594,633,702,699.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,633,702,699.86/996,788.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,549.40

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