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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,934.70, 1,495,596.45 and 428,314.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,934.70, 1,495,596.45 and 428,314.70 is: 642,555.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,934.70 : 1,495,596.45 = 428,314.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,934.70/1,495,596.45 = 428,314.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,934.70x = 1,495,596.45 × 428,314.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,934.70x = 640,585,944,802.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,585,944,802.82/996,934.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642,555.57

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