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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,232.45, 1,494,237.95 and 356,510.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,232.45, 1,494,237.95 and 356,510.35 is: 534,725.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,232.45 : 1,494,237.95 = 356,510.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,232.45/1,494,237.95 = 356,510.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,232.45x = 1,494,237.95 × 356,510.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,232.45x = 532,711,285,284.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,711,285,284.04/996,232.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,725.89

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