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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,247.14, 1,494,518.33 and 522,969.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,247.14, 1,494,518.33 and 522,969.40 is: 784,531.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,247.14 : 1,494,518.33 = 522,969.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,247.14/1,494,518.33 = 522,969.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,247.14x = 1,494,518.33 × 522,969.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,247.14x = 781,587,354,329.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,587,354,329.10/996,247.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784,531.59

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