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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,024, 1,494,048.96 and 331,176

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,024, 1,494,048.96 and 331,176 is: 496,768.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,024 : 1,494,048.96 = 331,176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,024/1,494,048.96 = 331,176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,024x = 1,494,048.96 × 331,176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,024x = 494,793,158,376.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,793,158,376.96/996,024
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,768.31

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