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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,480.20, 1,494,428.70 and 356,709.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,480.20, 1,494,428.70 and 356,709.80 is: 534,960.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,480.20 : 1,494,428.70 = 356,709.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,480.20/1,494,428.70 = 356,709.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,480.20x = 1,494,428.70 × 356,709.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,480.20x = 533,077,362,691.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,077,362,691.26/996,480.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,960.32

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