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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,835.70, 1,493,471.55 and 606,631.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,835.70, 1,493,471.55 and 606,631.70 is: 908,863.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,835.70 : 1,493,471.55 = 606,631.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,835.70/1,493,471.55 = 606,631.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,835.70x = 1,493,471.55 × 606,631.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,835.70x = 905,987,185,278.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,987,185,278.14/996,835.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908,863.10

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