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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,861.95, 1,495,292.93 and 996,861.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,861.95, 1,495,292.93 and 996,861.95 is: 1,495,292.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,861.95 : 1,495,292.93 = 996,861.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,861.95/1,495,292.93 = 996,861.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,861.95x = 1,495,292.93 × 996,861.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,861.95x = 1,490,600,626,021.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,490,600,626,021.01/996,861.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495,292.93

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