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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,982.60, 1,493,367.90 and 660,184.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,982.60, 1,493,367.90 and 660,184.60 is: 988,882.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,982.60 : 1,493,367.90 = 660,184.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,982.60/1,493,367.90 = 660,184.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,982.60x = 1,493,367.90 × 660,184.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,982.60x = 985,898,489,714.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,898,489,714.34/996,982.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988,882.34

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