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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,858.53, 1,495,287.80 and 996,858.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,858.53, 1,495,287.80 and 996,858.53 is: 1,495,287.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,858.53 : 1,495,287.80 = 996,858.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,858.53/1,495,287.80 = 996,858.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,858.53x = 1,495,287.80 × 996,858.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,858.53x = 1,490,590,398,234.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,490,590,398,234.93/996,858.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495,287.80

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