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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,817.40, 1,495,571.70 and 436,254.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,817.40, 1,495,571.70 and 436,254.20 is: 654,532.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,817.40 : 1,495,571.70 = 436,254.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,817.40/1,495,571.70 = 436,254.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,817.40x = 1,495,571.70 × 436,254.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,817.40x = 652,449,435,526.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,449,435,526.14/996,817.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,532.55

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