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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,842.10, 1,495,263.15 and 465,401.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,842.10, 1,495,263.15 and 465,401.10 is: 698,101.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,842.10 : 1,495,263.15 = 465,401.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,842.10/1,495,263.15 = 465,401.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,842.10x = 1,495,263.15 × 465,401.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,842.10x = 695,897,114,799.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,897,114,799.47/996,842.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,101.65

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