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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,835.77, 1,494,728.24 and 435,214.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,835.77, 1,494,728.24 and 435,214.17 is: 652,591.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,835.77 : 1,494,728.24 = 435,214.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,835.77/1,494,728.24 = 435,214.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,835.77x = 1,494,728.24 × 435,214.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,835.77x = 650,526,908,171.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,526,908,171.09/996,835.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652,591.86

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