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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,925.30, 1,495,387.95 and 597,360.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,925.30, 1,495,387.95 and 597,360.40 is: 896,040.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,925.30 : 1,495,387.95 = 597,360.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,925.30/1,495,387.95 = 597,360.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,925.30x = 1,495,387.95 × 597,360.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,925.30x = 893,285,543,967.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,285,543,967.18/996,925.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896,040.60

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