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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,857.53, 1,495,286.30 and 996,857.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,857.53, 1,495,286.30 and 996,857.53 is: 1,495,286.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,857.53 : 1,495,286.30 = 996,857.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,857.53/1,495,286.30 = 996,857.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,857.53x = 1,495,286.30 × 996,857.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,857.53x = 1,490,587,407,660.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,490,587,407,660.84/996,857.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495,286.30

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