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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,208.20, 1,494,020.70 and 356,437.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,208.20, 1,494,020.70 and 356,437.80 is: 534,552.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,208.20 : 1,494,020.70 = 356,437.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,208.20/1,494,020.70 = 356,437.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,208.20x = 1,494,020.70 × 356,437.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,208.20x = 532,525,451,462.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,525,451,462.46/996,208.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,552.37

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