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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,291.68, 1,494,326.78 and 356,569.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,291.68, 1,494,326.78 and 356,569.58 is: 534,814.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,291.68 : 1,494,326.78 = 356,569.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,291.68/1,494,326.78 = 356,569.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,291.68x = 1,494,326.78 × 356,569.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,291.68x = 532,831,472,327.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,831,472,327.35/996,291.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,814.74

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