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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,992.10, 1,495,488.15 and 398,045.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,992.10, 1,495,488.15 and 398,045.70 is: 597,068.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,992.10 : 1,495,488.15 = 398,045.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,992.10/1,495,488.15 = 398,045.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,992.10x = 1,495,488.15 × 398,045.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,992.10x = 595,272,627,508.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,272,627,508.46/996,992.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,068.55

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