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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,860.90, 1,495,291.35 and 618,947.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,860.90, 1,495,291.35 and 618,947.30 is: 928,420.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,860.90 : 1,495,291.35 = 618,947.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,860.90/1,495,291.35 = 618,947.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,860.90x = 1,495,291.35 × 618,947.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,860.90x = 925,506,543,795.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,506,543,795.86/996,860.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928,420.95

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