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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,266.70, 1,494,400.05 and 331,418.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,266.70, 1,494,400.05 and 331,418.70 is: 497,128.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,266.70 : 1,494,400.05 = 331,418.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,266.70/1,494,400.05 = 331,418.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,266.70x = 1,494,400.05 × 331,418.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,266.70x = 495,272,121,850.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,272,121,850.94/996,266.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,128.05

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