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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,838.65, 1,495,257.98 and 996,838.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,838.65, 1,495,257.98 and 996,838.65 is: 1,495,257.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,838.65 : 1,495,257.98 = 996,838.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,838.65/1,495,257.98 = 996,838.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,838.65x = 1,495,257.98 × 996,838.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,838.65x = 1,490,530,941,200.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,490,530,941,200.73/996,838.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495,257.98

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