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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,151.20, 1,494,032.40 and 331,303.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,151.20, 1,494,032.40 and 331,303.20 is: 496,890.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,151.20 : 1,494,032.40 = 331,303.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,151.20/1,494,032.40 = 331,303.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,151.20x = 1,494,032.40 × 331,303.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,151.20x = 494,977,715,023.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,977,715,023.68/996,151.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,890.15

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