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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999,996.60, 1,499,994.90 and 401,050.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999,996.60, 1,499,994.90 and 401,050.20 is: 601,575.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999,996.60 : 1,499,994.90 = 401,050.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999,996.60/1,499,994.90 = 401,050.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999,996.60x = 1,499,994.90 × 401,050.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999,996.60x = 601,573,254,643.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,573,254,643.98/999,996.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,575.30

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