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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,871.90, 1,495,307.85 and 618,958.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,871.90, 1,495,307.85 and 618,958.30 is: 928,437.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,871.90 : 1,495,307.85 = 618,958.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,871.90/1,495,307.85 = 618,958.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,871.90x = 1,495,307.85 × 618,958.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,871.90x = 925,533,204,812.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,533,204,812.66/996,871.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928,437.45

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