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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,871.05, 1,495,306.58 and 464,445.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,871.05, 1,495,306.58 and 464,445.90 is: 696,668.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,871.05 : 1,495,306.58 = 464,445.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,871.05/1,495,306.58 = 464,445.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,871.05x = 1,495,306.58 × 464,445.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,871.05x = 694,489,008,001.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,489,008,001.79/996,871.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696,668.85

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