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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,855.60, 1,495,283.40 and 465,414.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,855.60, 1,495,283.40 and 465,414.60 is: 698,121.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,855.60 : 1,495,283.40 = 465,414.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,855.60/1,495,283.40 = 465,414.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,855.60x = 1,495,283.40 × 465,414.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,855.60x = 695,926,725,497.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,926,725,497.64/996,855.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,121.90

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