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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,862.40, 1,495,639.20 and 436,299.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,862.40, 1,495,639.20 and 436,299.20 is: 654,600.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,862.40 : 1,495,639.20 = 436,299.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,862.40/1,495,639.20 = 436,299.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,862.40x = 1,495,639.20 × 436,299.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,862.40x = 652,546,186,448.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,546,186,448.64/996,862.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,600.06

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