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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,388.26, 1,495,379.43 and 523,352.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,388.26, 1,495,379.43 and 523,352.58 is: 785,447.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,388.26 : 1,495,379.43 = 523,352.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,388.26/1,495,379.43 = 523,352.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,388.26x = 1,495,379.43 × 523,352.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,388.26x = 782,610,682,769.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,610,682,769.43/996,388.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785,447.51

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