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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,420.30, 1,494,630.45 and 331,572.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,420.30, 1,494,630.45 and 331,572.30 is: 497,358.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,420.30 : 1,494,630.45 = 331,572.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,420.30/1,494,630.45 = 331,572.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,420.30x = 1,494,630.45 × 331,572.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,420.30x = 495,578,055,956.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,578,055,956.54/996,420.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,358.45

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