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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,483.70, 1,494,433.95 and 356,713.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,483.70, 1,494,433.95 and 356,713.30 is: 534,965.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,483.70 : 1,494,433.95 = 356,713.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,483.70/1,494,433.95 = 356,713.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,483.70x = 1,494,433.95 × 356,713.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,483.70x = 533,084,465,936.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,084,465,936.54/996,483.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,965.57

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