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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,837.40, 1,495,256.10 and 618,923.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,837.40, 1,495,256.10 and 618,923.80 is: 928,385.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,837.40 : 1,495,256.10 = 618,923.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,837.40/1,495,256.10 = 618,923.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,837.40x = 1,495,256.10 × 618,923.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,837.40x = 925,449,587,385.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,449,587,385.18/996,837.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928,385.70

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