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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,956.20, 1,493,739.90 and 331,108.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,956.20, 1,493,739.90 and 331,108.20 is: 496,597.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,956.20 : 1,493,739.90 = 331,108.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,956.20/1,493,739.90 = 331,108.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,956.20x = 1,493,739.90 × 331,108.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,956.20x = 494,589,529,557.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,589,529,557.18/995,956.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,597.67

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