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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,032.36, 1,490,955.93 and 539,489.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,032.36, 1,490,955.93 and 539,489.73 is: 807,559.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,032.36 : 1,490,955.93 = 539,489.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,032.36/1,490,955.93 = 539,489.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,032.36x = 1,490,955.93 × 539,489.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,032.36x = 804,355,409,142.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,355,409,142.71/996,032.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807,559.52

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