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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,937.70, 1,495,600.95 and 428,317.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,937.70, 1,495,600.95 and 428,317.70 is: 642,560.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,937.70 : 1,495,600.95 = 428,317.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,937.70/1,495,600.95 = 428,317.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,937.70x = 1,495,600.95 × 428,317.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,937.70x = 640,592,359,021.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,592,359,021.82/996,937.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642,560.07

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