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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,869.10, 1,495,303.65 and 465,428.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,869.10, 1,495,303.65 and 465,428.10 is: 698,142.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,869.10 : 1,495,303.65 = 465,428.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,869.10/1,495,303.65 = 465,428.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,869.10x = 1,495,303.65 × 465,428.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,869.10x = 695,956,336,742.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,956,336,742.57/996,869.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,142.15

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