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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,200.83, 1,494,296.11 and 389,050.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,200.83, 1,494,296.11 and 389,050.75 is: 583,574.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,200.83 : 1,494,296.11 = 389,050.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,200.83/1,494,296.11 = 389,050.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,200.83x = 1,494,296.11 × 389,050.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,200.83x = 581,357,022,317.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,357,022,317.58/996,200.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,574.12

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