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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,279.20, 1,494,418.80 and 331,431.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,279.20, 1,494,418.80 and 331,431.20 is: 497,146.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,279.20 : 1,494,418.80 = 331,431.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,279.20/1,494,418.80 = 331,431.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,279.20x = 1,494,418.80 × 331,431.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,279.20x = 495,297,016,186.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,297,016,186.56/996,279.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,146.80

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