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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,379.39, 1,494,592.17 and 356,726.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,379.39, 1,494,592.17 and 356,726.85 is: 535,098.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,379.39 : 1,494,592.17 = 356,726.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,379.39/1,494,592.17 = 356,726.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,379.39x = 1,494,592.17 × 356,726.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,379.39x = 533,161,156,838.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,161,156,838.76/996,379.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,098.54

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