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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,000.75, 1,494,014.09 and 331,152.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,000.75, 1,494,014.09 and 331,152.75 is: 496,733.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,000.75 : 1,494,014.09 = 331,152.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,000.75/1,494,014.09 = 331,152.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,000.75x = 1,494,014.09 × 331,152.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,000.75x = 494,746,872,786.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,746,872,786.48/996,000.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,733.43

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