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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,891.30, 1,495,336.95 and 464,466.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,891.30, 1,495,336.95 and 464,466.15 is: 696,699.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,891.30 : 1,495,336.95 = 464,466.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,891.30/1,495,336.95 = 464,466.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,891.30x = 1,495,336.95 × 464,466.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,891.30x = 694,533,396,119.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,533,396,119.24/996,891.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696,699.23

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