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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,019.50, 1,494,042.24 and 331,171.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,019.50, 1,494,042.24 and 331,171.50 is: 496,761.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,019.50 : 1,494,042.24 = 331,171.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,019.50/1,494,042.24 = 331,171.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,019.50x = 1,494,042.24 × 331,171.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,019.50x = 494,784,209,684.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,784,209,684.16/996,019.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,761.57

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