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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,999.10, 1,493,392.65 and 660,201.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,999.10, 1,493,392.65 and 660,201.10 is: 988,907.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,999.10 : 1,493,392.65 = 660,201.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,999.10/1,493,392.65 = 660,201.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,999.10x = 1,493,392.65 × 660,201.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,999.10x = 985,939,470,261.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,939,470,261.92/996,999.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988,907.08

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