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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,987.40, 1,495,481.10 and 642,693.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,987.40, 1,495,481.10 and 642,693.40 is: 964,040.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,987.40 : 1,495,481.10 = 642,693.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,987.40/1,495,481.10 = 642,693.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,987.40x = 1,495,481.10 × 642,693.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,987.40x = 961,135,832,794.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,135,832,794.74/996,987.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964,040.10

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