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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,415.80, 1,494,623.70 and 331,567.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,415.80, 1,494,623.70 and 331,567.80 is: 497,351.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,415.80 : 1,494,623.70 = 331,567.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,415.80/1,494,623.70 = 331,567.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,415.80x = 1,494,623.70 × 331,567.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,415.80x = 495,569,092,036.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,569,092,036.86/996,415.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,351.70

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