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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,415.36, 1,493,424.32 and 355,635.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,415.36, 1,493,424.32 and 355,635.20 is: 533,560.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,415.36 : 1,493,424.32 = 355,635.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,415.36/1,493,424.32 = 355,635.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,415.36x = 1,493,424.32 × 355,635.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,415.36x = 531,114,256,728.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,114,256,728.06/995,415.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,560.44

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