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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,989.40, 1,495,484.10 and 897,456.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,989.40, 1,495,484.10 and 897,456.60 is: 1,346,184.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,989.40 : 1,495,484.10 = 897,456.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,989.40/1,495,484.10 = 897,456.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,989.40x = 1,495,484.10 × 897,456.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,989.40x = 1,342,132,075,740.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342,132,075,740.06/996,989.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346,184.90

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