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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999,348.70, 1,496,070.60 and 662,769.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999,348.70, 1,496,070.60 and 662,769.40 is: 992,196.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999,348.70 : 1,496,070.60 = 662,769.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999,348.70/1,496,070.60 = 662,769.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999,348.70x = 1,496,070.60 × 662,769.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999,348.70x = 991,549,813,919.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,549,813,919.64/999,348.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992,196.03

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