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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,833.15, 1,495,249.73 and 996,833.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,833.15, 1,495,249.73 and 996,833.15 is: 1,495,249.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,833.15 : 1,495,249.73 = 996,833.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,833.15/1,495,249.73 = 996,833.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,833.15x = 1,495,249.73 × 996,833.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,833.15x = 1,490,514,498,392.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,490,514,498,392.55/996,833.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495,249.73

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