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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,844.90, 1,495,612.95 and 436,281.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,844.90, 1,495,612.95 and 436,281.70 is: 654,573.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,844.90 : 1,495,612.95 = 436,281.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,844.90/1,495,612.95 = 436,281.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,844.90x = 1,495,612.95 × 436,281.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,844.90x = 652,508,560,368.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,508,560,368.02/996,844.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,573.81

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