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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,386.76, 1,495,377.18 and 523,351.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,386.76, 1,495,377.18 and 523,351.08 is: 785,445.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,386.76 : 1,495,377.18 = 523,351.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,386.76/1,495,377.18 = 523,351.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,386.76x = 1,495,377.18 × 523,351.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,386.76x = 782,607,262,160.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,607,262,160.35/996,386.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785,445.26

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