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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,243.96, 1,494,255.24 and 356,521.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,243.96, 1,494,255.24 and 356,521.80 is: 534,743.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,243.96 : 1,494,255.24 = 356,521.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,243.96/1,494,255.24 = 356,521.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,243.96x = 1,494,255.24 × 356,521.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,243.96x = 532,734,567,824.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,734,567,824.23/996,243.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,743.08

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