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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,985.20, 1,495,477.80 and 642,399.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,985.20, 1,495,477.80 and 642,399.60 is: 963,599.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,985.20 : 1,495,477.80 = 642,399.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,985.20/1,495,477.80 = 642,399.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,985.20x = 1,495,477.80 × 642,399.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,985.20x = 960,694,340,528.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,694,340,528.88/996,985.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963,599.40

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