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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,930.70, 1,495,590.45 and 428,310.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,930.70, 1,495,590.45 and 428,310.70 is: 642,549.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,930.70 : 1,495,590.45 = 428,310.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,930.70/1,495,590.45 = 428,310.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,930.70x = 1,495,590.45 × 428,310.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,930.70x = 640,577,392,552.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,577,392,552.82/996,930.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642,549.57

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