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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,829.40, 1,495,244.10 and 618,915.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,829.40, 1,495,244.10 and 618,915.80 is: 928,373.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,829.40 : 1,495,244.10 = 618,915.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,829.40/1,495,244.10 = 618,915.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,829.40x = 1,495,244.10 × 618,915.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,829.40x = 925,430,198,346.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,430,198,346.78/996,829.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928,373.70

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