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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,203.25, 1,494,304.88 and 331,355.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,203.25, 1,494,304.88 and 331,355.25 is: 497,032.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,203.25 : 1,494,304.88 = 331,355.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,203.25/1,494,304.88 = 331,355.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,203.25x = 1,494,304.88 × 331,355.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,203.25x = 495,145,765,431.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,145,765,431.84/996,203.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,032.88

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