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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,872.05, 1,495,308.08 and 464,446.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,872.05, 1,495,308.08 and 464,446.90 is: 696,670.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,872.05 : 1,495,308.08 = 464,446.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,872.05/1,495,308.08 = 464,446.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,872.05x = 1,495,308.08 × 464,446.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,872.05x = 694,491,202,300.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,491,202,300.95/996,872.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696,670.35

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