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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,220.77, 1,494,929.84 and 356,474.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,220.77, 1,494,929.84 and 356,474.04 is: 534,925.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,220.77 : 1,494,929.84 = 356,474.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,220.77/1,494,929.84 = 356,474.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,220.77x = 1,494,929.84 × 356,474.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,220.77x = 532,903,677,798.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,903,677,798.98/996,220.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,925.28

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