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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,981.60, 1,493,366.40 and 660,183.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,981.60, 1,493,366.40 and 660,183.60 is: 988,880.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,981.60 : 1,493,366.40 = 660,183.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,981.60/1,493,366.40 = 660,183.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,981.60x = 1,493,366.40 × 660,183.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,981.60x = 985,896,006,071.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,896,006,071.04/996,981.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988,880.84

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