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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,985.90, 1,495,478.85 and 996,985.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,985.90, 1,495,478.85 and 996,985.90 is: 1,495,478.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,985.90 : 1,495,478.85 = 996,985.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,985.90/1,495,478.85 = 996,985.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,985.90x = 1,495,478.85 × 996,985.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,985.90x = 1,490,971,327,198.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,490,971,327,198.22/996,985.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495,478.85

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