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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,999.20, 1,493,804.40 and 331,151.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,999.20, 1,493,804.40 and 331,151.20 is: 496,662.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,999.20 : 1,493,804.40 = 331,151.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,999.20/1,493,804.40 = 331,151.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,999.20x = 1,493,804.40 × 331,151.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,999.20x = 494,675,119,625.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,675,119,625.28/995,999.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,662.17

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