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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,247.44, 1,494,260.40 and 356,525.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,247.44, 1,494,260.40 and 356,525.36 is: 534,748.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,247.44 : 1,494,260.40 = 356,525.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,247.44/1,494,260.40 = 356,525.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,247.44x = 1,494,260.40 × 356,525.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,247.44x = 532,741,727,043.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,741,727,043.74/996,247.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,748.40

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