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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,287.56, 1,494,320.61 and 356,565.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,287.56, 1,494,320.61 and 356,565.45 is: 534,808.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,287.56 : 1,494,320.61 = 356,565.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,287.56/1,494,320.61 = 356,565.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,287.56x = 1,494,320.61 × 356,565.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,287.56x = 532,823,100,748.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,823,100,748.93/996,287.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,808.55

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