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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,854.60, 1,495,281.90 and 465,413.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,854.60, 1,495,281.90 and 465,413.60 is: 698,120.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,854.60 : 1,495,281.90 = 465,413.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,854.60/1,495,281.90 = 465,413.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,854.60x = 1,495,281.90 × 465,413.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,854.60x = 695,924,532,093.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,924,532,093.84/996,854.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,120.40

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