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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,003.50, 1,494,018.22 and 331,155.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,003.50, 1,494,018.22 and 331,155.50 is: 496,737.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,003.50 : 1,494,018.22 = 331,155.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,003.50/1,494,018.22 = 331,155.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,003.50x = 1,494,018.22 × 331,155.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,003.50x = 494,752,350,653.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,752,350,653.21/996,003.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,737.56

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