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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,881.53, 1,495,322.30 and 996,881.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,881.53, 1,495,322.30 and 996,881.53 is: 1,495,322.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,881.53 : 1,495,322.30 = 996,881.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,881.53/1,495,322.30 = 996,881.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,881.53x = 1,495,322.30 × 996,881.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,881.53x = 1,490,659,182,267.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,490,659,182,267.12/996,881.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495,322.30

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