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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,916.80, 1,495,375.20 and 597,351.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,916.80, 1,495,375.20 and 597,351.90 is: 896,027.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,916.80 : 1,495,375.20 = 597,351.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,916.80/1,495,375.20 = 597,351.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,916.80x = 1,495,375.20 × 597,351.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,916.80x = 893,265,216,932.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,265,216,932.88/996,916.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896,027.85

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