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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,876.30, 1,495,314.45 and 464,451.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,876.30, 1,495,314.45 and 464,451.15 is: 696,676.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,876.30 : 1,495,314.45 = 464,451.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,876.30/1,495,314.45 = 464,451.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,876.30x = 1,495,314.45 × 464,451.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,876.30x = 694,500,515,914.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,500,515,914.12/996,876.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696,676.73

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