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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,871.80, 1,495,307.70 and 464,446.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,871.80, 1,495,307.70 and 464,446.65 is: 696,669.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,871.80 : 1,495,307.70 = 464,446.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,871.80/1,495,307.70 = 464,446.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,871.80x = 1,495,307.70 × 464,446.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,871.80x = 694,490,651,984.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,490,651,984.21/996,871.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696,669.98

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