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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,289.68, 1,494,323.78 and 356,567.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,289.68, 1,494,323.78 and 356,567.58 is: 534,811.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,289.68 : 1,494,323.78 = 356,567.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,289.68/1,494,323.78 = 356,567.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,289.68x = 1,494,323.78 × 356,567.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,289.68x = 532,827,413,971.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,827,413,971.05/996,289.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,811.74

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