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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,868.95, 1,495,303.43 and 996,868.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,868.95, 1,495,303.43 and 996,868.95 is: 1,495,303.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,868.95 : 1,495,303.43 = 996,868.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,868.95/1,495,303.43 = 996,868.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,868.95x = 1,495,303.43 × 996,868.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,868.95x = 1,490,621,560,195.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,490,621,560,195.50/996,868.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495,303.43

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