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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,291.42, 1,494,326.40 and 356,569.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,291.42, 1,494,326.40 and 356,569.34 is: 534,814.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,291.42 : 1,494,326.40 = 356,569.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,291.42/1,494,326.40 = 356,569.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,291.42x = 1,494,326.40 × 356,569.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,291.42x = 532,830,970,720.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,830,970,720.94/996,291.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,814.37

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