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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,204.75, 1,494,307.13 and 331,356.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,204.75, 1,494,307.13 and 331,356.75 is: 497,035.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,204.75 : 1,494,307.13 = 331,356.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,204.75/1,494,307.13 = 331,356.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,204.75x = 1,494,307.13 × 331,356.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,204.75x = 495,148,752,441.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,148,752,441.84/996,204.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,035.13

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