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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,241.93, 1,494,252.15 and 356,519.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,241.93, 1,494,252.15 and 356,519.86 is: 534,740.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,241.93 : 1,494,252.15 = 356,519.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,241.93/1,494,252.15 = 356,519.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,241.93x = 1,494,252.15 × 356,519.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,241.93x = 532,730,567,322.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,730,567,322.70/996,241.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,740.16

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