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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,944.10, 1,495,416.15 and 397,997.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,944.10, 1,495,416.15 and 397,997.70 is: 596,996.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,944.10 : 1,495,416.15 = 397,997.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,944.10/1,495,416.15 = 397,997.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,944.10x = 1,495,416.15 × 397,997.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,944.10x = 595,172,188,242.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,172,188,242.86/996,944.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,996.55

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