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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,877.10, 1,495,315.65 and 465,436.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,877.10, 1,495,315.65 and 465,436.10 is: 698,154.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,877.10 : 1,495,315.65 = 465,436.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,877.10/1,495,315.65 = 465,436.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,877.10x = 1,495,315.65 × 465,436.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,877.10x = 695,973,884,404.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,973,884,404.97/996,877.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,154.15

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