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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,293.42, 1,494,329.35 and 356,571.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,293.42, 1,494,329.35 and 356,571.28 is: 534,817.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,293.42 : 1,494,329.35 = 356,571.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,293.42/1,494,329.35 = 356,571.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,293.42x = 1,494,329.35 × 356,571.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,293.42x = 532,834,921,599.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,834,921,599.42/996,293.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,817.27

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