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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,688.80, 1,493,533.20 and 330,840.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,688.80, 1,493,533.20 and 330,840.80 is: 496,261.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,688.80 : 1,493,533.20 = 330,840.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,688.80/1,493,533.20 = 330,840.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,688.80x = 1,493,533.20 × 330,840.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,688.80x = 494,121,718,714.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,121,718,714.56/995,688.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,261.20

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